Table 6—

Risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in multivariate analysis

p-valueOR (95% CI)
Neurological failure0.0042.7 (1.3–5)
Antibiotic treatment#0.0082.1 (1.1–3.2)
Tracheotomy<0.0010.18 (0.10–.31)
  • OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval. #: during intensive care unit stay.