TABLE 3.
Donor risk factors associated with culture-positive PF.
| Donor characteristics | All patients (n = 271) | Culture-positive PF (n = 83) | Culture-negative PF (n = 188) | OR [95% CI], p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 53 [41–61] | 51 [39–61] | 53 [42–62] | 0.97 [0.98–1.01], p = 0.68 |
| Female sex | 121 (44.6) | 34 (41) | 87 (46.3) | 1.24 [0.74–2.09], p = 0.42 |
| Active smoking | 100 (36.9) | 35 (42.2) | 65 (34.6) | 1.38 [0.81–2.34], p = 0.23 |
| Cerebral cause of death | 214 (79) | 62 (74.7) | 152 (80.9) | 0.70 [0.38–1.29], p = 0.25 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation, days | 1.02 [0.94–1.10], p = 0.65 | |||
| PaO2/FiO2, mmHg | 398 [343–459] | 383 [331–446] | 400 [347–463] | 0.98 [0.99–1.0], p = 0.22 |
Quantitative variables are expressed as medians and interquartile ranges. Qualitative variables are expressed as numbers and percentages.
Abbreviations: PF, preservation fluid.