Table 4 Comparison of resource utilization, length of stay and mortality in ultrasound-driven evaluation versus conventional management in ICU

Chest radiography^a

2.6 ± 2.0

4.1 ± 3.5

US requested outside of ICU^a

0.6 ± 0.7

1.1 ± 0.7

Computed tomography^a

0.5 ± 0.6

0.9 ± 0.7

Mechanical ventilation, days

5.1 ± .7

8.8 ± 9.4

Length of stay in ICU, d

9 ± 8

13 ± 10

Mortality, no. (%)

7 (17)

6 (15)