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Assessment of mechanical ventilation codes in MedPAR
| MedPar – Mechanical ventilation | APACHE Outcomes – Mechanical Ventilation | PPV/NPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Yes | 11,882 (21.6) | 1,375 (2.5) | PPV = 89.6% (95% CI 89.1–90.1) |
| No | 8,465 (15.4) | 33,301 (60.5) | NPV = 79.7% (95% CI 79.4–80.1) |
| Sensitivity = 58.4% (95% CI 57.7–59.1) |
Specificity = 96.0% (95% CI 95.8–96.2) |
||
CI = confidence interval; PPV = positive predictive value; NPV = negative predictive value
