Table 4.
Risk factors for AKI in colistin-exposed patients
| Variable | IRR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age,a yr | 1.2 (1.1 to 1.3) | <0.001 |
| Liver disease | 2.6 (1.4 to 4.8) | 0.01 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dl | 0.8 (0.7 to 0.9) | 0.01 |
| eGFR,b ml/min per 1.73 m2 | 1.2 (1.1 to 1.3) | 0.01 |
| NSAID exposure | 1.9 (0.9 to 4.2) | 0.09 |
| Race | 0.08 | |
| White | Reference | |
| Black | 0.7 (0.4 to 1.2) | |
| Other | 0.5 (0.2 to 1.0) |
Poisson regression statistical analysis methods are detailed in Supplemental Material. IRR, incidence rate ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
a
Per 5-year increase in age.
b
Per 20-ml/min per 1.73 m2 increase in eGFR.