Table 7 Multivariable analysis of active smoking and requiring vasopressors in severe sepsis and septic shock (current smokers vs. non-smokers)
From: The impact of smoking on patient outcomes in severe sepsis and septic shock
Risk factor | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Current smoking | 2.10 (1.01–4.36) | 0.58 |
Alcohol abuse | 1.25 (0.50–3.10) | 0.99 |
72 h fluid balance | 1.05 (0.98–1.13) | < 0.01 |
Age | 1.02 (0.98–1.07) | 0.34 |
Charlson score | 0.89 (0.67–1.176) | 0.40 |
SOFA | 1.59 (1.34–1.88) | < 0.01 |
COPD | 1.62 (0.39–6.68) | 0.51 |
Hospital acquired sepsis | 3.94 (0.61–25.4) | 0.15 |
Severe sepsis | 0.004 (0.001–0.01) | < 0.01 |
Genitourinary infect | 1.01 (0.33–3.03) | 0.99 |
Abdominal | 0.61 (0.17–2.19) | 0.45 |
Soft tissue | 1.03 (0.14–7.37) | 0.98 |
Medical ICU admission | 1.23 (0.28–5.43) | 0.79 |