Table 4.
Multivariate analysis to determine prognostic factors associated with ICU mortality
| Parameters | Odds ratio [95 % CI] | p |
|---|---|---|
| Without adjustment | ||
| Inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy | 4.17 [1.33–12.5] | 0.03 |
| Maximal dose of vasopressors (per mg/h) | 1.38 [1.16–1.63] | 0.01 |
| SOFA (per point) | 1.16 [1.02–1.32] | 0.02 |
| Lateral E′ maximal velocity (per decrease of 1 cm/s) | 1.12 [1.01–1.24] | 0.02 |
| When adjusting for SAPS II | ||
| Inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy | 5.88 [1.64–20.00] | 0.007 |
| Maximal dose of vasopressors (per mg/h) | 1.26 [1.08–1.47] | 0.004 |
| Lateral E′ maximal velocity (per decrease of 1 cm/s) | 1.11 [0.99–1.23] | 0.07 |
SOFA Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, SAPS Simplified Acute Physiology Score