Table 4 Intensivist staffing role and process‐based quality measures on day 4 of mechanical ventilation.
| Care process | Low intensity (n = 193) | High intensity (n = 668) |
|---|---|---|
| Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis | ||
| Eligible (n) | 156 | 541 |
| Received (n) | 128 | 478 |
| Proportion received | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| Relative risk (95% CI) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.08 (1.00 to 1.17)* |
| Stress ulcer prophylaxis | ||
| Eligible (n) | 186 | 658 |
| Received (n) | 157 | 612 |
| Proportion received | 0.84 | 0.93 |
| Relative risk (95% CI) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.10 (1.03 to 1.18)*** |
| Spontaneous breathing trial | ||
| Eligible (n) | 81 | 336 |
| Received (n) | 25 | 142 |
| Proportion received | 0.31 | 0.42 |
| Relative risk (95% CI) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.37 (0.97 to 1.94) |
| Sedation interruption | ||
| Eligible (n) | 87 | 329 |
| Received (n) | 23 | 143 |
| Proportion received | 0.26 | 0.44 |
| Relative risk (95% CI) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.64 (1.13 to 2.38)** |
| Intensive insulin treatment | ||
| Eligible (n) | 149 | 482 |
| Received (n) | 50 | 227 |
| Proportion received | 0.34 | 0.47 |
| Relative risk (95% CI) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.40 (1.18 to 1.79)** |
*p = 0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001.