Table 3.
Odds ratio for septic shock in relation to various factors by multivariate logistic regression analysis
| Factor | OR | 95 % CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance status | |||
| 0, 1 | Ref | ||
| 2, 3, 4 | 1.52 | (0.35–6.54) | 0.574 |
| Diabetes mellitus | |||
| Negative | Ref | ||
| Positive | 3.34 | (0.74–15.00) | 0.116 |
| Platelet counts | |||
| 15.0≦ | Ref | ||
| 15.0> | 5.43 | (1.40–21.28) | 0.014 |
| Serum albumin | |||
| 2.8≦ | Ref | ||
| 2.8> | 5.88 | (1.27–27.03) | 0.023 |
| Midstream urine culture | |||
| Negative | Ref | ||
| Positive | 3.58 | (0.38–33.33) | 0.266 |
| Blood culture | |||
| Negative | Ref | ||
| Positive | 2.03 | (0.42–9.80) | 0.379 |
OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval