Table 3.

Risk factors for fatal outcomes associated with P. aeruginosa bacteremia

^*Variables with P < 0.05 on univariate analysis were included in the multivariable analysis; ^†A serum creatinine level of > 2.0 mg/dL or a requirement for dialysis (Reference No. 19); ^‡A serum bilirubin concentration of > 2.5 mg/dL, increased aspartate aminotransferase level or alanine aminotransferase level more than twice the normal level (Reference No. 19); ^§Change in consciousness level (Reference No. 19); ^∥A partial arterial O₂ pressure of < 60 mmHg, a partial arterial CO₂ pressure of > 50 mmHg, or a need for ventilator assistance (Reference No. 19).