Semirecumbent v supine body position for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia 72 hours after extubation*
| Pneumonia | Semirecumbent | Supine | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Clinically suspected | 8% | 34% | 77% (35 to 93) | 4 (3 to 11) |
| Microbiological | 5% | 23% | 78% (19 to 94) | 6 (4 to 29) |