Table 3.
Assigned Score for Each Variable Based on Their Association Magnitude with Necrotizing Fasciitis
| Variable | Association Magnitude with NF | p | Assigned Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | |||
| HCRP >55 mg/L | 12.27 | 3.029 to 31.789 | <0.001 | 12 |
| WBC >11.7×109/L | 5.14 | 2.56 to 11.42 | <0.001 | 5 |
| FBG >6.1 mmol/L | 3.78 | 1.91 to 7.09 | 0.002 | 4 |
| Creatinine >82 µmol/L | 9.81 | 4.34 to 30.01 | <0.001 | 10 |
| Hemoglobin <110 g/L | 6.18 | 3.31 to 12.5 | 0.001 | 6 |
| Sodium <135 mmol/L | 7.20 | 3.05 to 17.03 | <0.001 | 7 |
| Comorbid diabetes | 2.61 | 1.12 to 5.12 | 0.015 | 3 |
| Comorbid kidney disease | 7.81 | 1.57 to 38.87 | <0.001 | 8 |
Abbreviations: NF, necrotizing fasciitis; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; HCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein; WBC, white blood cell; FBG, fasting blood glucose.