Table 3 Analysis of univariate and multivariate logistic regression with backward stepwise selection on adjusting PEEP

Variables Univariable analysis Multivariable analysis
OR 95%CI p-value Adjusted OR 95%CI p-value
BMI (kg/m2) 1.44 1.14–1.82 0.002 1.5 1.12–2.02 0.007
Weight (kg) 1.12 1.04–1.20 0.002 NA NA NA
Initial PEEP setting (cm H2O) 0.57 0.38–0.85 0.006 0.54 0.3–0.98 0.044
Airway DP (cm H2O) 1.4 1.12–1.75 0.003 NA NA NA
Crs (ml/cm H2O) 0.81 0.7–0.93 0.004 0.81 0.7–1.01 0.069
CI, confidence interval; BMI, body mass index; Crs, compliance respiratory system; DP, driving pressure; OR, odd ratio; PEEP, positive end-expiratory pressure; NA, not applicable.