Table 3.
Odds of developing chronic neuropathic pain (CNP) following burn injury assessed by multivariate analysis
| Comparison | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 1.01 | 0.99–1.03 | 0.080 |
| Alcohol abuse | 2.04 | 1.06–3.94 | 0.030 |
| Substance abuse | 3.12 | 1.65–5.93 | <0.001 |
| Current daily smoker | 6.91 | 3.72–12.67 | <0.001 |
| %TBSA | 1.01 | 0.99–1.03 | 0.340 |
| Full-thickness burns | 1.83 | 0.46–1.96 | 0.510 |
| Intubation/ventilation | 1.91 | 0.98–3.73 | 0.060 |
| Number of surgeries | 7.51 | 2.91–19.21 | <0.001 |
| Hospital LOS, days | 1.01 | 1.00–1.02 | 0.010 |
OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, %TBSA percent of total body surface area, LOS length of stay