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Table 2 Independent predictors for mechanical ventilation in patients with GBS

From: Predictors for mechanical ventilation and short-term prognosis in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome

Variable

Regression coefficient (95 % CI)

p value

Exp (B)

Time from onset to admission

−0.117 (0.808–0.980)

<0.05

0.899

Disease occurrence in summer

−1.520 (0.102–0.469)

<0.01

0.219

Facial nerve involvement

0.921 (1.281–4.926)

<0.01

2.512

Glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves involvement

1.703 (2.561–11.773)

<0.01

5.491

MRC at nadir

−0.099 (0.886–0.926)

<0.01

0.906

  1. CI confidence interval, GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome, MRC Medical Research Council (sum score)
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