Table 3.
Significant predictors of postoperative sepsis for orthopedic trauma patients
| Risk factor | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Male gender | 1.5 | 1.0–2.2 | 0.046 |
| Preoperative risk factors | |||
| Use of ventilator | 15.1 | 2.8–81.5 | 0.002 |
| Pain at rest | 2.8 | 1.1–7.2 | 0.036 |
| History of sepsis | 2.6 | 1.7–4.0 | <0.001 |
| Functional dependence | 2.3 | 1.4–3.7 | 0.001 |
| Hypertension | 2.1 | 1.3–3.3 | 0.003 |
| Corticosteroid use | 2.1 | 1.2–4.0 | 0.016 |
| ASA score >2 | 2.1 | 1.1–3.7 | 0.016 |
ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists, BMI body mass index, PRBC packed red blood cells