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Table 8 Multivariate logistic regression analysis for mortality

From: Pattern and outcome of chest injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania

Independent variable

Odds ratio

95% Confidence Interval

p-value

Pre-morbid illness

2.3

1.2-97.1

0.000

Associated injuries

15.1

7.5-20.9

0.001

The need for ICU admission

13.9

8.2-67.1

0.013

Injury Severity Score

6.6

1.9-8.9

0.020

Revised Trauma Score

17.3

5.2-26.7

0.011

Paediatric Trauma Score

15.2

4.2-43.6

0.015

Presence of complications

12.9

6.8-34.1

0.000