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Table 3 Adjusted odds ratio (OR) of lower and high day 3 delivered tidal volume for closed compared with open model intensive acre units (ICUs)

From: The effect of an intensive care unit staffing model on tidal volume in patients with acute lung injury

Covariate*

Adjusted OR for outcome (day 3 tidal volume†)

 

>≤ 6.5 mL/Kg

< 8 mL/Kg

≥ 12 mL/Kg

 

OR

95% CI

OR

95% CI

OR

95% CI

ICU model

      

   Closed

2.23

1.09–4.56

2.09

1.19–3.65

0.30

0.17–0.55

   Open

1.00

Referent

1.00

Referent

1.00

Referent

  1. * adjusted for age, gender, Acute Physiology Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) III at acute lung injury (ALI) onset, ALI risk factor, operative status of patient, chest x-ray severity at ALI onset, academic status
  2. † Kg predicted body weight or measured body weight if height not measured
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