Table 4.
Multivariable logistic regression model for variables associated with ICU admission.
| Variables | β | OR | 95% CI | p -value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.119 | 3.062 | 0.271 | 34.533 | 0.365 |
| GBS disability score | 2.085 | 8.042 | 0.556 | 116.428 | 0.126 |
| Cranial nerve involvement | 2.424 | 11.289 | 1.101 | 115.743 | 0.04 |
| Concomitant CMV infection | 2.572 | 13.096 | 0.622 | 275.8 | 0.098 |
| Motor presenting symptoms | 2.122 | 12.11 | 0.756 | 195.328 | 0.095 |
| Dysautonomia | 2.012 | 9.142 | 0.822 | 281.111 | 0.101 |
Age was dichotomized according to the following criterion: >60 years = 1, ≤ 60 years = 0. The GBS disability score was dichotomized according to the following criterion: GBS score 1 or 2: 0; GBS 3-5:1. CI, confident interval; CMV, cytomegalovirus; GBS, Guillain–Barrè Syndrome; OR, odds ratio.