Table 2 –
Comparison of comorbidities and complications associated with tracheostomy [Cohort 1a] and without tracheostomy [Cohort 2a] when matching for age and pulmonary condition.
| Outcome | Cohort 1a n (%) | Cohort 2a n (%) | Risk Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 71 (46.7) | 24 (15.8) | 2.96 | (1.97, 4.43) | < 0.0001 |
| Respiratory Failure | 77 (50.7) | 2 (14.5) | 3.5 | (2.31, 5.31) | < 0.0001 |
| Other Respiratory Disorders | 97 (63.8) | 31 (20.4) | 3.13 | (2.24, 4.38) | < 0.0001 |
| Hospital Visits | 53 (34.9) | 21 (13.8) | 2.52 | (1.6, 3.97) | < 0.0001 |
| Diseases of the Vocal Cords and Larynx | 39 (25.6) | 10 (6.58) | 3.9 | (2.02, 7.53) | < 0.0001 |
| Sepsis | 25 (16.4) | 10 (6.58) | 2.5 | (1.24, 5.02) | 0.007 |
| Volume Depletion | 25 (16.4) | 10 (6.58) | 2.5 | (1.24, 5.02) | 0.007 |
| Pulmonary Edema | 33 (21.7) | 10 (6.58) | 3.3 | (1.69, 6.45) | 0.0002 |
| Respiratory Arrest | 10 (6.58) | 0 (0) | N/A | N/A | 0.0013 |
| Death | 16 (10.5) | 10 (6.58) | 1.6 | (0.75, 3.41) | 0.218 |
| Infection of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | 29 (19.1) | 19 (12.5) | 1.53 | (0.896, 2.60) | 0.1157 |
| Infection Following a Procedure | 10 (6.58) | 10 (6.58) | 1 | (0.429, 2.33) | 1 |
| Hypovolemic Shock | 10 (6.58) | 10 (6.58) | 1 | (0.429, 2.33) | 1 |