Table 2 Multivariable logistic regression analysis for prolonged mechanical ventilation
Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
Age | 1.02 (0.99–1.04) | 0.14 |
Gender | ||
Male | 1.15 (0.60–2.20) | 0.67 |
Type of admission to ICU | ||
Scheduled | 1.00 | 0.006 |
Emergency | 5.34 (1.78–20.0) | |
APACHE II score | 1.02 (0.97–1.07) | 0.56 |
Acute respiratory disease | 1.00 (0.48–2.06) | 0.99 |
Septic shock | 1.58 (0.50–5.61) | 0.45 |
Steroid use during mechanical ventilation | 2.25 (1.10–4.70) | 0.03 |
Neuromuscular blocker use during mechanical ventilation | 0.54 (0.17–1.66) | 0.29 |