Short-term overall outcomes
| N=20 | |
| Total duration of IMV (days) | 4 (1–8) |
| Total duration of ICU stay (days) | 6 (3–10) |
| Pneumonia onset during admission | 3 (15%) |
| Tracheostomy | 1 (5%) |
| Implant-related infection | 1 (5%) |
| Failed extubation | 1 (5%) |
| Implant migration/detachment | 1 (5%) |
| In-hospital mortality | 0 |
Statistical data are presented as median (25%–75% IQR) or number (%).
ICU, intensive care unit; IMV, invasive mechanical ventilation.