Table 2

ICU interventions by group

TotalCyclingRoutine
N=66N=36N=30
Mechanical ventilation
 Days of invasive mechanical ventilation, median (IQR), days8 (5–19)8.5 (5–17)8 (5–19)
 Days of ETT airway access, median (IQR), days7 (5–13)7 (5–13)8 (5–13)
 Non-invasive mechanical ventilation, n (%)9 (13.6)6 (16.7)3 (10.0)
 Other advanced ventilation, n (%)*4 (6.1)2 (5.6)2 (6.7)
Other advanced life support
 Vasopressor or inotrope infusion, n (%)39 (59.1)24 (66.7)15 (50.0)
 Renal replacement therapy, n (%)8 (12.1)4 (11.1)4 (13.3)
Infusions
 Opiates, n (%)44 (66.7)26 (72.2)18 (60.0)
 Benzodiazepines, n (%)24 (36.4)14 (38.9)10 (33.3)
 Propofol, n (%)49 (74.2)26 (72.2)23 (76.7)
 Neuromuscular blockers, n (%)7 (10.6)2 (5.6)5 (16.7)
  • This table summarises ICU exposures received by the Cycling and Routine physical therapy groups.

  • *Other advanced ventilation includes extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and nitric oxide.

  • ETT, endotracheal tube; ICU, intensive care unit; IQR, interquartile range.