Table 3.
Multivariable analysis showing odds ratios of in-hospital mortality stratified by surgical complication.
| Sentinel event | OR | 95% confidence interval | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object retention | 0.00 | 0.0–0.0 | – |
| Wrong-side surgery | 0.00 | 0.0–0.0 | – |
| Iatrogenic stroke | 9.6 | 6.3–14.8 | <0.001 |
| Meningitis | 0.6 | 0.1–5.4 | 0.688 |
| Hemorrhage or hematoma | 3.3 | 1.6–6.6 | <0.001 |
| Other neurological complication | 0.00 | 0.0–0.0 | – |
| Any surgical complication | 4.4 | 2.9–6.6 | <0.001 |
OR: odds ratio.
All analyses were adjusted for patient age, sex and comorbidities.
Boldface denotes statistically significant results.