Table 5 Binomial logistic regression (multivariate) analysis of risk factors associated with bacteremic nosocomial pneumonia
Variable | Wald value | Exp(B) (95% confidence interval) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Constant | 49.389 | ||
Diagnostic category | |||
Medical | 9.86 | 5.72 (1.93 to 16.99) | 0.002 |
Surgical | 6.58 | 5.06 (1.47 to 17.47) | 0.01 |
Trauma | 1 | ||
SAPS II | 2.995 | 1.01 (0.99 to 1.03) | 0.08 |
MRSA etiology | 10.958 | 3.42 (1.57 to 5.81) | 0.01 |
Acinetobacter etiology | 21.287 | 4.78 (2.46 to 9.29) | < 0.001 |
Duration of MV | 12.434 | 1.02 (1.01 to 1.03) | < 0.001 |