From: Cardiac dysfunction induced by weaning from mechanical ventilation: incidence, risk factors, and effects of fluid removal
Explaining variable
Odds ratio (95 % CI)
P value
Previous COPD
8.7 (2.0–37.3)
0.003
Previous structural cardiopathy
4.5 (1.4–14.1)
0.001
Obesity
3.6 (1.2–12.6)
0.03