Fig. 4

Analysis of generalized estimating equations The results of a generalized estimating equations analysis are shown in a forest plot. The results were then denoted by the coefficient and 95% confidence interval. Age was calculated in increments of 10 years, the duration of mechanical ventilation in increments of 7 days, and corticosteroid doses in increments of 50 mg/day. BI Barthel index, CNMB continuous neuromuscular blocking agent, ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, EQ-5D-5L EuroQol 5 dimensions 5-level, HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, MV mechanical ventilation; PICS post-intensive care syndrome, PP prone position, SMQ Short-Memory Questionnaire, SOFA sequential organ failure assessment