Table 4.
List of independent predictors for pulmonary failure as dependent variable in multivariate logistic regression analysis
| Risk factor | p-value | Odds ratio (CI95) |
|---|---|---|
| Lung injury (AISthorax ≥3) |
<0.0001 |
1.961 (1.745-2.205) |
| Male gender |
<0.0001 |
1.654 (1.460-1.874) |
| PMCs |
<0.0001 |
1.581 (1.401-1.784) |
| Transfusion of ≥10 PRBC |
<0.0001 |
1.418 (1.190-1.690) |
| Administration of PRBC |
<0.0001 |
1.386 (1.228-1.564) |
| Glasgow coma scale ≤ 8 |
<0.0001 |
1.273 (1.126-1.439) |
| ISS per point |
<0.0001 |
1.027 (1.022-1.032) |
| Age per year | <0.0001 | 1.015 (1.012-1.017) |
Abbreviations: PMC, pre-existing medical condition; PRBC, Packed Red Blood Cells; ISS, Injury Severity Score.