Table 2 Univariable analysis: unadjusted odds ratios for the predictors of the development of complications
No complications n = 113 | Complications n = 161 | P-value | Unadjusted odds ratios (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 47 31 | 71 (30.0) | 0.0001* | |
Number of rib fractures | 0 (1.0) | 3 (1.0) | 0.0001* | |
Oxygen saturations | 98 (2.0) | 95 (7.0) | 0.0001* | |
Respiratory rate | 18 (6.0) | 20 (8.0) | 0.0794 | |
Chronic lung disease | 38 (34%) | 116 (72%) | 0.0001* | 5.1 (3.0, 8.6) |
Pre-injury anticoagulants | 28 (25%) | 89 (55%) | 0.0001* | 3.8 (2.2, 6.4) |
Cardiovascular disease | 34 (30%) | 82 (51%) | 0.0008* | 2.4 (1.5, 4.0) |
Smoking status | 43 (38%) | 49 (30%) | 0.1964 | 0.7 (0.4, 1.2) |