From: Predicting feeding-tube dependence in patients following endotracheal extubation: a two-item swallowing screen
Feeding-tube dependence
OR (95% CI)
P value
AOR (95% CI)
Failed screena
2.65 (1.11–6.31)
0.027
2.96 (1.13–7.76)
Length of intubation, days
–
1.15 (1.05–1.28)
0.005
Charlson comorbidity index
1.24 (1.02–1.51)
0.031