Usefulness of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein to predict ICU mortality in unselected medical ICU patients: a prospective, observational study

Table 2 Univariate odds ratios of variables for predicting ICU mortality

Predictor	Odds ratio	95% CI	P
Age	1.430	1.154 to 1.772	0.001
Sex	/	/	0.992
Log-NT-proBNP	2.202	1.728 to 2.807	< 0.001
Fasting plasma glucose	1.445	1.201 to 1.741	< 0.001
APACHE-II score	4.359	3.301 to 5.756	< 0.001
Log-eGFR	0.362	0.276 to 0.476	< 0.001
Log-CRP	1.768	1.439 to 2.173	< 0.001

Odds ratios for continuous variables shown as standardized odds ratios (OR per 1 SD). Log-variable is the logarithm of the variable. APACHE II score, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score; CRP, C-reactive protein; NT-proBNP, eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.

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