Table 4.
Ordered logistic regression estimating the adjusted odds of discharge to a higher level of care depending on race/ethnicity for patients with TBSA > 20%
| Factor | Adjusted OR, 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White (ref) | ||
| Hispanic | 1.53 (0.31–7.51) | .603 |
| Black | 1.88 (1.07–3.28) | .026 |
| Gender (male ref) | 1.13 (0.56–2.27) | .732 |
| Age (yr) | 1.04 (1.02–1.06) | <.001 |
| Have insurance | 4.61 (2.18–9.72) | <.001 |
| Type of burn | ||
| Flame (ref) | ||
| Scald | 0.93 (0.47–1.82) | .826 |
| Other | 2.94 (0.92–9.38) | .069 |
| Hospital LOS (days) | 1.01 (1.00–1.02) | .191 |
| ICU LOS (days) | 1.00 (0.99–1.02) | .882 |
| Inhalation injury | 1.13 (0.58–2.19) | .722 |
| Mechanical ventilation | 2.39 (1.17–4.87) | .017 |