Adjusted odds ratio (95 % CI) | p value | |
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Variables independently associated with intubation a | ||
Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, per point | 1.04 (1.00–1.08) | 0.04 |
Noninvasive ventilation as a first-line therapy | 3.25 (1.39–7.60) | 0.007 |
Use of vasopressors within 24 h after ICU admission | 4.12 (1.32–12.84) | 0.02 |
Variables independently associated with mortality at day 28 b | ||
Age (per year) | 1.03 (1.00–1.07) | 0.04 |
Use of vasopressors within 24 h after ICU admission | 2.83 (1.02–7.91) | 0.047 |
Noninvasive ventilation as a first-line therapy | 3.70 (1.49–9.19) | 0.005 |