Table 6.
Multivariate significant predictors of an increased number of days in hospital of free-ranging seals (harbor [Phoca vitulina], grey [Halichoerus grypus], harp [Pagophilus groenlandicus], and hooded seals [Cystophora cristata]) presented for rehabilitation.
| Variable | eβ | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harp seal | 0.72 | 0.58–0.89 | 0.002 |
| Creatinine (/1 mg/dL) | 0.69 | 0.58–0.82 | < 0.001 |
| Sodium (/10 mmol/L) | 0.90 | 0.82–0.98 | 0.021 |
| Potassium (/1 mmol/L) | 0.85 | 0.78–0.93 | < 0.001 |
| WBC (/10) | 1.13 | 1.02–1.24 | 0.017 |