Table 6.
Logistic regression - backward selection
| Parameter | P -value | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polydistrectual arteriopathy | 0.0023 | 2.82 | 1.45 to 5.50 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 0.0198 | 2.61 | 1.16 to 5.87 |
| Arterial hypertension | 0.0214 | 2.09 | 1.12 to 3.93 |
| Arterial catheter 20- versus 18-gauge | <0.0001 | 0.35 | 0.21 to 0.58 |
| Sedation | 0.0131 | 0.5 | 0.29 to 0.86 |