Table 3.
Univariate significant variables for successful release of free-ranging seals (harbor [Phoca vitulina], grey [Halichoerus grypus], harp [Pagophilus groenlandicus], and hooded seals [Cystophora cristata]) presented for rehabilitation.
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days in hospital (/day) | 1.04 | 1.02–1.05 | < 0.001 |
| Bilirubin (/1 mg/dL) | 0.11 | 0.04–0.34 | < 0.001 |
| BUN (/10 mg/dL) | 0.83 | 0.77–0.89 | < 0.001 |
| Creatinine (/1 mg/dL) | 0.39 | 0.25–0.62 | < 0.001 |
| Phosphorus (/1 mg/dL) | 0.79 | 0.71–0.87 | < 0.001 |
| Calcium (/1 mg/dL) | 1.52 | 1.11–2.08 | 0.048 |
| Sodium (/10 mmol/L) | 0.72 | 0.62–0.85 | < 0.001 |
| Chloride (/10 mmol/L) | 0.71 | 0.60–0.84 | < 0.001 |