Table 3. Multivariable analysis of complications with GNRI as a categorical variable.
| Complication | GNRI 92-98 | GNRI <92 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR [95% CI] | p value | OR [95% CI] | p value | |
| Acute Renal Failure | 1.05 [0.56-1.97] | 0.9 | 1.70 [0.75-3.88] | 0.20 |
| Any NSQIP Complication | 1.10 [0.93-1.31] | 0.3 | 1.35 [1.10-1.65] | 0.004 |
| Any Readmission | 1.30 [1.03-1.64] | 0.029 | 1.50 [1.14-1.98] | 0.004 |
| Any Reoperation | 1.06 [0.71-1.58] | 0.8 | 1.09 [0.67-1.77] | 0.7 |
| Cardiac Arrest Requiring CPR | 0.59 [0.28-1.23] | 0.16 | 1.07 [0.40-2.81] | 0.9 |
| Death (CD V) | 1.46 [0.75-2.85] | 0.3 | 1.27 [0.61-2.65] | 0.5 |
| Deep Incisional SSI | 0.65 [0.16-2.61] | 0.5 | 0.86 [0.12-6.08] | 0.9 |
| DVT Requiring Therapy | 0.97 [0.49-1.90] | 0.9 | 0.60 [0.30-1.20] | 0.15 |
| Extended Length of Stay | 1.50 [1.27-1.78] | <0.001 | 2.33 [1.91-2.85] | <0.001 |
| Major Complication (CD III/IV) | 1.17 [0.89-1.54] | 0.3 | 1.09 [0.79-1.52] | 0.6 |
| Myocardial Infarction | 0.96 [0.52-1.77] | 0.9 | 1.31 [0.60-2.86] | 0.5 |
| Non-Home Discharge | 1.54 [1.22-1.95] | <0.001 | 2.34 [1.81-3.03] | <0.001 |
| Organ/Space SSI | 0.89 [0.40-1.99] | 0.8 | 1.29 [0.55-3.03] | 0.6 |
| Pneumonia | 0.91 [0.58-1.42] | 0.7 | 0.89 [0.53-1.48] | 0.6 |
| Progressive Renal Insufficiency | 2.08 [1.24-3.49] | 0.006 | 2.03 [1.07-3.84] | 0.030 |
| Pulmonary Embolism | 1.37 [0.65-2.91] | 0.4 | 1.89 [0.85-4.23] | 0.12 |
| Reintubation | 1.42 [0.85-2.37] | 0.18 | 1.30 [0.72-2.35] | 0.4 |
| Sepsis | 1.12 [0.61-2.08] | 0.7 | 0.84 [0.39-1.82] | 0.7 |
| Septic Shock | 1.84 [0.80-4.25] | 0.15 | 2.93 [1.21-7.07] | 0.017 |
| Stroke/CVA | 0.55 [0.15-1.93] | 0.3 | 0.75 [0.21-2.66] | 0.7 |
| Superficial Incisional SSI | 1.77 [1.02-3.08] | 0.044 | 2.04 [1.04-3.99] | 0.037 |
| Transfusions/Intraop/Postop | 0.94 [0.75-1.16] | 0.5 | 1.17 [0.93-1.48] | 0.18 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 1.10 [0.70-1.73] | 0.7 | 2.10 [1.31-3.35] | 0.002 |
| Ventilator greater than 48 Hours | 0.78 [0.40-1.52] | 0.5 | 1.23 [0.65-2.34] | 0.5 |
| Wound Disruption | 0.77 [0.21-2.87] | 0.7 | 2.13 [0.70-6.52] | 0.19 |
GNRI as a categorical variable with the reference category as “Normal GNRI”.
OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval; GNRI = geriatric nutritional risk index; NSQIP = National Surgical Quality Improvement Program; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; CD = Clavien-Dindo; SSI = surgical site infection; CVA - cerebrovascular accident OR = odds ratio; GNRI = geriatric nutritional risk index; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; CD = Clavien-Dindo; SSI = surgical site infection; CVA = cerebrovascular accident