Table 4 Multivariate analysis to determine prognostic factors associated with ICU mortality
From: Prognostic impact of left ventricular diastolic function in patients with septic shock
Parameters | Odds ratio [95 % CI] | p |
|---|---|---|
Without adjustment | ||
Inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy | 4.17 [1.33–12.5] | 0.03 |
Maximal dose of vasopressors (per mg/h) | 1.38 [1.16–1.63] | 0.01 |
SOFA (per point) | 1.16 [1.02–1.32] | 0.02 |
Lateral E′ maximal velocity (per decrease of 1 cm/s) | 1.12 [1.01–1.24] | 0.02 |
When adjusting for SAPS II | ||
Inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy | 5.88 [1.64–20.00] | 0.007 |
Maximal dose of vasopressors (per mg/h) | 1.26 [1.08–1.47] | 0.004 |
Lateral E′ maximal velocity (per decrease of 1 cm/s) | 1.11 [0.99–1.23] | 0.07 |