Table 3.
Bivariate analysis of patient demographics and clinical characteristics
| Live | Dead | p- Value (p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 30.9 (± 21.9) | 58.3 (± 20.5) | < 0.001 |
| TBSA | 7.3 (± 8.7) | 39.9 (± 29.2) | < 0.001 |
| Inhalation | < 0.001 | ||
| Inhalation injury | 77% | 23% | |
| No inhalation injury | 97% | 3% | |
| CCI | < 0.001 | ||
| Mean | 0.8 (± 1.4) | 2.6 (± 1.9) | |
| 0 | 98% | 2% | |
| 1+ | 91% | 9% | |
| Race | 0.005 | ||
| White (51%) | 94% | 4% | |
| Other (49%) | 96% | 4% | |
| Sex | 0.082 | ||
| Male (69%) | 96% | 4% | |
| Female (31%) | 94% | 4% | |
| ICU stay | 4.1 (± 15.8) | 28.6 (± 47.2) | |
| LOS | 11.9 (± 22.9) | 30.6 (± 47.6) | |
| Mechanism | < 0.001 | ||
| Flame (45%) | 93% | 7% | |
| Scald (48%) | 99% | 1% | |
| Other (6%) | 96% | 4% |
TBSA= total body surface area
CCI=Charlson comorbidity Index
LOS= length of hospital Stay