Table 4 Potential factors associated with low inspiratory effort
From: Validation of the flow index to detect low inspiratory effort during pressure support ventilation
Factors | OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
WOB definition | ||
Pressure support level | 1.36 (1.07–1.79) | 0.018 |
Type of brain injury | ||
Post-operation for brain tumors | 1 (Reference) | |
Traumatic brain injury | 1.71 (0.43–7.55) | 0.456 |
Stroke | 1.06 (0.29–3.99) | 0.933 |
GCS | 1.00 (0.80–1.24) | > 0.999 |
Use of analgesics and/or sedatives | 0.37 (0.13–1.00) | 0.052 |
PTPes per minute definition | ||
Pressure support level | 1.50 (1.17–2.00) | 0.003 |
Type of brain injury | ||
Post-operation for brain tumors | 1 (Reference) | |
Traumatic brain injury | 1.00 (0.26–3.83) | 0.997 |
Stroke | 1.05 (0.30–3.75) | 0.934 |
GCS | 1.06 (0.86–1.32) | 0.564 |
Use of analgesics and/or sedatives | 0.57 (0.20–1.53) | 0.264 |
Pmus definition | ||
Pressure support level | 1.45 (1.13–1.92) | 0.006 |
Type of brain injury | ||
Post-operation for brain tumors | 1 (Reference) | |
Traumatic brain injury | 1.66 (0.44–6.87) | 0.466 |
Stroke | 0.98 (0.28–3.54) | 0.980 |
GCS | 1.09 (0.87–1.34) | 0.453 |
Use of analgesics and/or sedatives | 0.40 (0.14–1.06) | 0.070 |