Table 2. Logistic regression analysis between independent and dependent variables in thoracic surgery.
| Variable | Estimated parameter | P | Odds ratio | Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | - 1.2548 | 0.4899 | - | - |
| Body mass index | - 0.1437 | 0.0328 | 0.87 | 0.76 - 0.99 |
| Smoking | 0.0397 | 0.0029 | 1.04 | 1.01 - 1.07 |
| Wheezing | 1.8352 | 0.0209 | 6.27 | 1.32 - 29.7 |
| Duration | 0.00686 | 0.0288 | 1.01 | 1.00 - 1.01 |
Individuals classified according to the PORT (Perioperative Respiratory Therapy) scale as being at moderate risk had four times the chance of having postoperative pulmonary complications, in comparison with the low-risk classification. The high-risk classification had 22 times the chance of those at moderate risk.