Table 1 Risk factors for driveline infection
Risk factors present at driveline infection diagnosis | Number (%) of patients with or without driveline infection | OR (95% CI, p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Infection | No Infection | ||
Obesity | 8 (25.8) | 23 (74.2) | 0.50 (0.18–1.34, p = 0.179) |
Diabetes mellitus | 12 (35.3) | 22 (64.7) | 1.05 (0.40–2.74, p = 0.917) |
Age < 45 years | 6 (46.2) | 7 (53.8) | 1.80 (0.52–6.12, p = 0.342) |
ICU stay > 2 weeks | 7 (20.6) | 27 (79.4) | 0.30 (0.10–0.82, p = 0.022) |
History of previous mechanical circulatory support | 2 (18.2) | 9 (81.8) | 0.37 (0.05–1.59, p = 0.228) |
Chronic kidney disease | 9 (28.1) | 23 (71.9) | 0.60 (0.22–1.58, p = 0.306) |