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Predictors Of Hypercapnia (Arterial Carbon Dioxide ≥45 mmHg) Tested In A Log-Linear Model
| Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI (per 5 kg/m2 increase) | 2.05 (1.462.95) | <0.01 |
| TLC (per 1 L increase) | 1.2 (0.96–1.52) | n.s. |
| FVC (per 1 L increase) | 0.35 (0.16–0.7) | <0.001 |
| Bicarbonate (per 1 mmol/L increase) | 1.72 (1.46–2.09) | <0.01 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CI, confidence interval; n.s., not statistically significant; TLC, total lung capacity.
