Table 3 –
Estimates of diagnostic accuracy of administrative data.
| Sensitivity (%, 95%CIa) | Specificity (%, 95% CIa) | Positive predictive value (%, 95% CIa) | Negative predictive value (%, 95% CIa) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥10% TBSAb | 89 (86–92) | 95 (93–97) | 93 (90–95) | 93 (91–95) |
| ≥20% TBSAb | 93 (89–96) | 97 (95–98) | 88 (84–92) | 98 (97–99) |
| ≥10% full-thickness TBSAb | 68 (61–74) | 86 (83–88) | 49 (43–55) | 93 (91–95) |
| Inhalation injury | 43 (36–50) | 99 (98–100) | 93 (88–98) | 90 (88–92) |
| Burn mechanism | ||||
| Flame | 93 (87–92) | 91 (88–93) | 94 (92–95) | 85 (82–88) |
| Contact | 89 (85–92) | 93 (91–95) | 86 (82–89) | 95 (93–96) |
| Electrical | 76 (65–84) | 99 (99–100) | 93 (85–98) | 98 (97–99) |
a
CI, confidence interval.
b
TBSA, total body surface area.