Table 3.
Multivariable Association Between Short Bowel Syndrome and Bloodstream Infection, Adjusting for Factors Associated With Both Diagnoses at P < .10
| Variable | Odds Ratio (CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Short bowel syndrome | 19.0 (13.0, 27.7) | <.001 |
| Age category | ||
| >5 y vs. <1 y | 0.82 (0.68, 0.98) | .03 |
| 1–5 y | 1.33 (1.04, 1.69) | .02 |
| Broviac-Hickman catheter | 0.94 (0.66, 1.33) | .72 |
| Other central venous catheter | 6.36 (5.17, 7.82) | <.001 |
| Immunosuppressive medication | 0.53 (0.42, 0.67) | <.001 |
| Renal failure | 6.67 (4.9, 9.08) | <.001 |
| History of solid organ transplantation | 4.44 (3.11, 6.35) | <.001 |
| Admission from SNF | 2.66 (1.24, 5.71) | .01 |
| Cirrhosis | 7.23 (3.11, 16.8) | <.001 |
Abbreviations: CI, 95% confidence interval; SNF, skilled nursing facility.