Table 2.
Univariable and multivariable Cox regression models for development of CAPA within 90 days
| Variable | Univariable hazard ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic variables | |||
| Age (per 5 years) | 1.18 | 1.08–1.28 | <0.001 |
| Female gender | 0.68 | 0.42–1.09 | 0.117 |
| Study centre | 1.02 | 0.99–1.05 | 0.071 |
| Coexisting conditions | |||
| Number of coexisting conditions | 0.92 | 0.76–1.10 | 0.380 |
| Obesity | 0.89 | 0.54–1.44 | 0.638 |
| Active malignant disease | 1.56 | 0.81–3.00 | 0.181 |
| Solid organ transplantation | 2.20 | 0.90–5.42 | 0.084 |
| Cardiovascular disease | 1.20 | 0.81–1.78 | 0.348 |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.42 | 0.89–2.24 | 0.133 |
| Diabetes | 1.12 | 0.73–1.73 | 0.605 |
| History of smoking | 1.36 | 0.76–2.44 | 0.293 |
| Maximum ventilation | |||
| vvECMO (included in any invasive respiratory support) | 0.80 | 0.37–1.70 | 0.547 |
| Invasive ventilation (included in any invasive respiratory support) | 2.53 | 1.53–4.17 | <0.001 |
| Non-invasive ventilation | 0.08 | 0.02–0.33 | <0.001 |
| Any invasive respiratory support | 2.93 | 1.60–5.35 | <0.001 |
| Specific medication | |||
| Glucocorticoids | 1.01 | 0.68–1.50 | 0.962 |
| Tocilizumab | 2.34 | 1.35–4.06 | 0.002 |
| Azithromycin |
0.63 |
0.33–1.21 |
0.167 |
|
Variable |
Multivariable hazard ratio |
95% CI |
p value |
| Age per year | 1.04 | 1.02–1.06 | <0.001 |
| Any invasive respiratory support | 3.40 | 1.84–6.25 | <0.001 |
| Tocilizumab | 2.45 | 1.41–4.25 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: CAPA, COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis; vvECMO, veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.