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Association between patient characteristics and transfer to the ICU among IMCU step-up admissions
| Variable | Univariate OR (95% CI) | Multivariate OR |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.01 (0.98–1.05) | 1.03 (0.98–1.09) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 0.94 (0.85–1.02) | 0.87 (0.76–0.97) |
| Heart rate, min−1 | 1.01 (0.99–1.04) | 1.00 (0.97–1.03) |
| Respiratory rate | 1.16 (1.06–1.31) | 1.04 (0.90–1.20) |
| PaO2/FiO2, mm Hg | 0.98 (0.97–0.99) | 0.98 (0.96–0.99) |
| SOFA score | 1.24 (0.95–1.69) | 1.08 (0.73–1.66) |
IMCU, intermediate care unit; ICU, intensive care unit.
