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Table 1 Derivation and validation of electronic note search algorithm

From: Retrospective derivation and validation of a search algorithm to identify extubation failure in the intensive care unit

 

Search algorithm

Sensitivity% (95% CI)

Specificity% (95% CI)

Initial signature

Airway Tube Status: Intubated/Inserted within 72 h of being extubation/extubated

85% (56%-97%)

95% (87%-98%)

Final signature

Airway Tube Status: Intubated/Inserted within 72 h of being extubation/extubated

93% (64%-99%)

100% (95%-100%)

Airway Tube Type: Endotracheal tube

Validation

Airway Tube Status: Intubated/Inserted within 72 h of being extubation/extubated

94% (69%-99%)

98% (92%-99%)

Airway Tube Type: Endotracheal tube