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Primary and Secondary Outcomes
| Relative Risk or Hazard Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|
| Propensity matched modelsa | ||
| 30-Day mortality | .86 | (.78–.95) |
| 90-Day mortality | .85 | (.79–.92) |
| Secondary analyses, 90-day mortalityb | ||
| Entire cohort | .85 | (.80–.91) |
| Diabetes with complications | .76 | (.66–.87) |
| Prior history of COPD | .85 | (.77–.93) |
| Prescribed insulin | .76 | (.66–.87) |
Abbreviation: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Relative risks.
Hazard ratios.
