Table 5.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of significant factors predicting independent risk factors for mortality in eclamptics
| Factors | aOR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Number of seizures ≥3 | 3.54 | 0.98–12.83 | 0.0541 |
| Presence of coma | 1.26 | 0.36–4.42 | 0.7086 |
| Onset of seizures to arrival in LASUTH >12 hours | 22.04 | 4.62–104.95 | 0.0001 |
| Vaginal delivery | 10.96 | 2.54–47.27 | 0.0013 |
| Use of magnesium sulfate | 0.25 | 0.09–0.72 | 0.0104 |
| Aspiration pneumonitis | 7.77 | 2.37–25.46 | 0.0007 |
| Renal failure | 7.09 | 2.14–23.48 | 0.0014 |
| Orofacial injury | 1.23 | 0.41–3.73 | 0.7149 |
| Disseminated intravascular coagulation | 1.65 | 0.18–15.18 | 0.6562 |
| Abnormal liver function | 1.0 | 0.17–5.89 | 0.9994 |
Abbreviations: aOR, adjusted odds ratio; LASUTH, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.