Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression model for predictors of mortality in 24 patients with high pulmonary dead space fraction (>0.58)
| Predictor | Adjusted* Odds Ratio for Mortality (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Ang-2/Ang-1 | 5.52 (1.22–24.9) | 0.03 |
| Age | 1.80 (0.59–5.54) | 0.30 |
| Male gender | 0.11 (0.002–8.3) | 0.32 |
| APACHE II | 1.24 (0.75–2.05) | 0.39 |
| PaO2/FiO2 | 0.71 (0.22–2.28) | 0.56 |
| Tidal volume | 2.20 (0.16–30.4) | 0.56 |
| Plateau pressure | 1.13 (0.82–1.54) | 0.46 |
Adjusted for log Ang-2/Ang-1, per 10-year increase in age, male gender, per point increase APACHE II score, and per 50 unit decrease PaO2/FiO2.