Table 4 Multivariate risk factors for postoperative mediastinitis
Term | Estimate | Std Error | P-value | Odds Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercept | 6,01 | 1,48 | < 0,001 | |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 0,35 | 0,15 | 0,02 | 2,01 |
Rethoracotomy (other than wound infection) | 0,30 | 0,25 | 0,23 | 1,82 |
Reintubation | 1,14 | 0,17 | < 0,001 | 9,79 |
Higher Body mass index | -0,14 | 0,02 | < 0,001 | 0,00 |
More red cell package postop | -0,03 | 0,02 | 0,19 | 0,10 |
Lower haemoglobin at discharge | 0,19 | 0,11 | 0,09 | 7,15 |
Male gender | -0,45 | 0,19 | 0,02 | 0,41 |
Higher creatinine postoperative | -0,16 | 0,09 | 0,08 | 0,14 |