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Table 3 Results of the regression analysis for the decision to ventilate in the ICU listed by strength of contribution (absolute value of B)

From: Elderly patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in and out of intensive care units: a comparative, prospective study of 579 ventilations

Predictor

Regression coefficient (B)

SE of B

Odd's Ratio (OR)

95% CI of OR

P

Age (years)

-0.056

0.011

0.945

(0.924; 0.967)

< 0.001

Pre-hospitalization FIM score (18 to 126)

0.053

0.006

1.054

(1.041; .067)

< 0.001