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Table 3 Adjusted hazard ratio of ICU admittance and mechanical ventilation

From: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease increases the risk of intensive care unit admittance and mechanical ventilation use among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nationwide population-based cohort study

Factor

ICU admittance

Mechanical ventilation

HRadj

95% CI

HRadj

95% CI

Without GORD

Reference

Reference

With GORD

1.75

1.28 to 2.38***

1.92

1.35 to 2.72***

  1. Adjusted for sex, age, Charlson Comorbidity Index category, proxy chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity, occupational category, monthly insurance premium. CI, confidence interval; GORD, gastro-esophageal reflux disease; HRadj, adjusted hazard ratio. ***P <0.0001.
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