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. 2009 Dec 28;54(3):1207–1212. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00182-09

TABLE 3.

Final multivariable logistic regression model for factors predictive of clinical successa

Independent variable Estimate Odds ratio (95% CI) P
Intercept −9.831 <0.001
Wt, <94 kgb 1.849 6.35 (1.25, 32.4) 0.026
Absence of P. aeruginosac in baseline cultures 2.317 10.1 (1.43, 72.0) 0.021
APACHE II score, <13d 2.390 10.9 (1.28, 93.3) 0.029
Non-Hispanic racee 2.503 12.2 (2.12, 70.6) 0.005
Diagnosis of complicated appendicitis or cholecystitisf 2.545 12.7 (2.27, 71.5) 0.004
AUC/MIC ratio, ≥3.1g 3.497 33.0 (3.27, 333) 0.003
a

McFadden's ρ2 = 0.416.

b

The reference group included patients weighing ≥ 94 kg (n = 19).

c

The reference group included patients with P. aeruginosa in baseline cultures (n = 10).

d

The reference group included patients with APACHE II scores ≥ 13 (n = 6).

e

The reference group included patients of Hispanic race (n = 25).

f

The reference group included diagnoses of peritonitis due to perforation of the small/large intestine; intra-abdominal, hepatic, or splenic abscess; or other (n = 37).

g

The reference group included patients with AUC/MIC ratios of <3.1 (n = 6).