Table 3.
Logistic regression of variables affecting gastric or duodenal ulcer formation in burn patients
Variables | Odds ratio | P-value | 95% CI |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 0.75 | 0.531 | 0.30–1.86 |
Old age (≥ 65 yr) | 0.72 | 0.477 | 0.30–1.76 |
Epigastric pain | 4.55 | 0.002 | 1.74–11.90 |
Melena | 3.06 | 0.089 | 0.85–11.10 |
Deep burn (≥ deep 2nd degree) | 2.65 | 0.240 | 0.52–13.46 |
Burn area > 20% of TBSA | 4.31 | 0.014 | 1.34–13.85 |
ICU admission | 1.18 | 0.785 | 0.36–3.86 |
CI, confidence interval; TBSA, total body surface area; ICU, intensive care unit.