Table 8 Multivariable analysis of active smoking and requiring mechanical ventilation 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 | 2.38 (1.06–5.34) | 0.04 |
Alcohol abuse | 0.99 (0.37–2.66) | 0.99 |
72 h fluid balance | 1.05 (0.97–1.11) | 0.21 |
Age | 0.98 (0.96–1.01) | 0.21 |
Charlson score | 0.92 (0.78–1.09) | 0.33 |
SOFA | 1.53 (1.37–1.70) | < 0.01 |
COPD | 1.13 (0.52–2.43) | 0.76 |
Hospital acquired sepsis | 1.25 (0.45–3.45) | 0.66 |
Severe sepsis | 0.45 (0.23–0.88) | 0.02 |
Genitourinary infect | 0.26 (0.12–0.55) | < 0.01 |
Abdominal | 0.40 (0.18–0.88) | 0.02 |
Soft tissue | 0.31 (0.10–0.96) | 0.04 |
Medical ICU admission | 0.13 (0.05–0.33) | < 0.01 |