Table 1 Demographics of patients and caregivers

Number

17

11

6

Age

64.2 ± 17.7

66.8 ± 13.1

59.3 ± 25

Male

14 (82.3%)

9 (81.8%)

5 (83.3%)

Ventilation support at T₁

6 IMV, 9 NIV, 2 HF

9 NIV, 2 HF

6 IMV

Ventilation support at T₂

6 IMV, 5 NIV, 6 HF

1 IMV, 5 NIV, 5 HF

5 IMV, 1 HF

Increased respiratory support (T₁–T₂)

1

1

0

Decreased respiratory support (T1–T2)

4

3

1

Same support between T₁ and T₂

12

7

5

Survivors

11

9

2

Caregivers

Number

20

12

8

Age

38.2 ± 13.7

36.7 ± 13.8

40.4 ± 14.3

Male

9 (45%)

6 (50%)

3 (37.5%)