Table 4.
Multiple regression analysis of factors associated with length of time until awakening and length of stay in the ED
| Factors | Regression coefficients | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of time until awakening | |||
| IVF | −9.55 | −36.2 to 17.2 | 0.48 |
| Age (years) | 0.33 | −1.11 to 1.76 | 0.65 |
| Male sex | 11.2 | −17.0 to 39.5 | 0.43 |
| Hb (mg/dL) | 10.1 | 0.38 to 19.9 | 0.042 |
| BAC (mg/dL) | −0.18 | −0.35 to 0.00 | 0.052 |
| Initial GCS score in the ED | −7.51 | −10.8 to −4.21 | 0.00 |
| Daily consumption of alcohol (almost every day) | −12.6 | −46.4 to 21.3 | 0.46 |
| Length of stay in the ED | |||
| IVF | −0.31 | −32.4 to 31.7 | 0.98 |
| Age (years) | 0.19 | −1.53 to 1.90 | 0.83 |
| Male sex | 14.6 | −19.5 to 48.7 | 0.40 |
| Hb (mg/dL) | 8.58 | −3.23 to 20.4 | 0.15 |
| BAC (mg/dL) | −0.15 | −0.37 to 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Initial GCS score in the ED | −6.95 | −10.9 to −2.97 | 0.00 |
| Daily consumption of alcohol (almost every day) | 4.69 | −35.9 to 45.2 | 0.82 |
| Presence of an escorted adult † | 9.79 | −24.0 to 43.6 | 0.57 |
Abbreviations: BAC, blood alcohol concentration; CI, confidence interval; ED, emergency department; GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale; Hb, hemoglobin; IVF, intravenous fluid.
†
Responsible and non‐intoxicated adult who could take the patient home.