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Table 3 Multivariable predictive model

From: Predicting outcomes after blunt chest wall trauma: development and external validation of a new prognostic model

Predictor

Odds ratio (95% CI)

z-score

Agea

1.0 (1.0, 1.0)

1.80

Number of rib fracturesb

1.5 (1.3, 1.9)

4.21

Chronic lung disease

2.2 (1.2, 4.1)

2.50

Pre-injury anticoagulants

1.9 (1.0, 3.7)

1.91

Oxygen saturationsc

0.9 (0.9, 1.0)

−1.55

  1. aPer one year increase; bper one fracture increase; cper 1% decrease of oxygen saturations.
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