Parameters NLD group (n = 17) LD group (n = 20) P value
Days required to increase SpO2 ≥95% in RA, median (IQR) 4 (4-5) 3 (2-8) 0.180
Days required to stop the need of supplement oxygen, median (IQR) 8 (7-10) 5 (4-5) 0.001
Patients required ICU support, n (%) 5 (29.4) 2 (10) 0.005
Patients intubated on ventilator, n (%) 2 (11.8) 1 (5) 0.141
Length of hospital stay (day), median (IQR) 15 (9-18.5) 12 (10-14) 0.028
30-day mortality, n (%) 1 (5.9) 1 (5) 0.906