Table 2. Multivariable association of RDW with PICU LOS >48 hours.
| Variable | Adjusted OR (95% CI) 1 | p-value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) 1 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis present (n = 111) | Sepsis not present (n = 485) | |||
| RDW | 0.91 (0.73, 1.13) | 0.39 | 1.17 (1.06, 1.30) | 0.003 |
| Age | 1.05 (0.96, 1.15) | 0.32 | 0.95 (0.92, 0.98) | 0.001 |
| Hemoglobin | 0.81 (0.64, 1.04) | 0.10 | 1.12 (1.02, 1.22) | 0.01 |
| PIM-2 | 1.16 (0.98, 1.38) | 0.09 | 1.02 (0.99, 1.05) | 0.13 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; RDW, red blood cell distribution width; PICU, pediatric intensive care unit; PIM-2, pediatric risk of mortality-2
1Analyses adjusted for the other variables listed