Table 5.
Multivariate Cox regression for mortality in burn cohort.
| Variable | Adjusted hazard ratio, 95% confidence interval (CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.05 (1.05–1.06) | <0.001 |
| TBSA | 1.06 (1.06–1.07) | <0.001 |
| Mechanism | ||
| Flame (reference group) | ||
| Scald | 0.54 (0.36–0.81) | 0.003 |
| Other | 0.99 (0.50–1.96) | 0.970 |
| Mechanical ventilation | 1.03 (1.02–1.04) | <0.001 |
| ICU LOS | 0.95 (0.94–0.96) | <0.001 |
| mCCI | 1.18 (1.09–1.28) | <0.001 |
| Inhalation injury | 1.95 (1.49–2.56) | <0.001 |
| Smoker status | 0.63 (0.44–0.91) | 0.014 |
| Respiratory disease | 1.56 (1.10–2.19) | 0.011 |
TBSA=total body surface area.
ICU LOS=intensive care unit length of stay.
mCCI=Charlson Comorbidity Index excluding respiratory diseases.