TABLE 4

Uni- and multivariate logistic regression analysis of different focused lung ultrasound (FLUS) scoring systems’ capability to predict need for mechanical ventilation

Univariate logistic regressionMultivariate logistic regression
Relative riskSE95% CIp-valueRelative riskSE95% CIp-value
Median FLUS score2.840.751.69–4.77<0.0012.440.771.31–4.520.005
Highest FLUS score in any zone2.971.031.5–5.90.0022.220.81.1–4.510.028
FLUS score >3 in any of the zones5.422.672.06–14.25<0.0013.541.841.27–9.830.015
Count of FLUS zones scoring 31.480.041.4–1.58<0.0011.460.091.29–1.66<0.001
Count of FLUS zones scoring 21.310.091.14–1.5<0.0011.380.111.18–1.61<0.001
Median FLUS score, anterior and lateral zones only2.960.761.79–4.89<0.0012.630.771.47–4.690.001
Total sum of FLUS1.120.021.09–1.17<0.0011.120.031.08–1.18<0.001