Table 5 Logistic regression analysis for mortality risk factors according to cause of acute tubular necrosis

Ischaemic

Oliguria

3.00 (1.64–5.49)

0.0003

Acidosis

2.14 (1.09–4.19)

0.03

Hyperkalaemia

2.64 (1.2–5.81)

0.015

Multiple organ failure

2.67 (1.35–5.25)

0.005

Mixed

Oliguria

1.96 (1.04–3.68)

0.036

One co-morbid condition or more

2.04 (1.09–3.83)

0.024

Ischaemic, mixed and nephrotoxic ATN (all patients)

Oliguria

2.53 (1.68–3.76)

<0.001

One co-morbid condition or more

1.88 (1.24–2.84)

0.002

Acidosis

1.90 (1.20–3.04)

0.003

Multiple organ failure

1.90 (1.21–3.02)

0.003

Respiratory insufficiency

2.40 (1.23–4.63)

0.005

Shock

2.29 (1.30–4.08)

0.002