Table 4.
Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors Significantly Associated With Length of Stay >3 Days.
| Characteristic | Class | OR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotensive events on POD 0/1a,b | 1.305 (1.036–1.645) | .0239 | |
| Race | Nonwhite vs white | 2.012 (1.437–2.817) | <.0001 |
| Marital status | Not married vs married | 1.526 (1.101–2.119) | <.0001 |
| Agea,c | 1.465 (1.163–1.845) | <.0001 | |
| OME (mg)a,c | 1.044 (1.030–1.058) | <.0001 | |
| Lab abnormalities | Low calcium | 2.149 (1.463–3.157) | <.0001 |
| Low hemoglobin | 2.625 (1.760–3.914) | <.0001 | |
| Narcotic use on day 0/1 | 1.903 (1.090–3.323) | <.0001 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; POD, postoperative day; OME, oral morphine equivalents; SD, standard deviation.
Variables presented as mean ± SD.
OR reported per 5 additional events.
OR reported per 10 units (years or mg as applicable).