Table 2:
Multivariable logistic regression to predict acute laryngeal injury
| Factors | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), 0.4 unit increase | 1.13 | 0.42–3.02 | 0.81 |
| Duration of intubation, 3 day increase | 1.49 | 0.79–2.82 | 0.22 |
| Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Size | |||
| 7.0 vs 7.5 | 0.04 | 0.004–0.43 | 0.007 |
| 7.0 vs 8.0 | 0.03 | 0.003–0.31 | 0.003 |
| 7.5 vs 8.0 | 0.76 | 0.28–2.02 | 0.58 |
| Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DMII)a | 3.14 | 0.94–10.48 | 0.002 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI)* | 3.09 | 1.36–7.03 | 0.007 |
Diabetes for those with BMI of 30; BMI controlled for without DM (see Figure E3 for interaction details)
Odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals and significance