Table. Multivariate Analysis of Factors Associated With Failure to Rescue.
| Factor | Risk of Failure to Rescue, OR (95% CI) |
P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance coverage | 0.26 (0.09-0.73) | .01 |
| Age per 1-y increase | 1.02 (0.99-1.05) | .14 |
| Penetrating mechanism of injury | 0.84 (0.33-2.12) | .71 |
| Hypotension on admission to EDa | 3.35 (1.35-8.30) | .01 |
| Higher Injury Severity Scoreb | 1.07 (1.03-1.11) | <.001 |
| Higher Glasgow Coma Scale score on admission to EDc | 0.95 (0.86-1.05) | .33 |
Abbreviations: ED, emergency department; FTR, failure to rescue; OR, odds ratio.
a
Defined as a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or lower.
b
Higher scores indicate more severe injuries.
c
Higher scores indicate less neurologic impairment.