Table 4

Adjusted results for PaCO2 variables in relation to outcome of death before discharge

PaCO2 variableAdjusted OR (95% CI)p Value
Max PaCO2 (per 10 mm Hg)1.27 (1.12 to 1.44)0.0002
PaCO2 category
 Hypocapnic0.96 (0.56 to 1.63)0.86
 Hypercapnic1.65 (1.02 to 2.66)0.04
 Fluctuator1.17 (0.60 to 2.31)0.64
 NormocapnicReference
Average PaCO2 (per 10 mm Hg)1.26 (0.88 to 1.82)0.20
  • PaCO2, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide.