Table 5.
Independent risk factor for mortality in patients with non-acetaminophen-induced ALF
| Factors | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% confidence interval for adjusted odds ratio | Wald P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| ≤40a | |||
| >40 | 10.3 | 2.0–52.3 | 0.005 |
| N-Acetylcysteine | |||
| Givena | |||
| Not given | 10.3 | 1.6–65.7 | 0.014 |
| Type of FHF | |||
| Hyperacute liver failurea | |||
| Acute liver failure | 5.03 | 3.1–130.3 | 0.018 |
| Prothrombin time group (s) | |||
| ≤50a | |||
| >50 | 15.6 | 3.6–67.9 | <0.001 |
| Requirement of ventilator | |||
| Not ventilateda | |||
| Ventilated | 20.1 | 3.1–130.2 | 0.002 |
aReference category
FHF fulminant hepatic failure