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Multivariate analysis of factors associated with bloodstream infection risk |
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| Variable |
Adjusted odds ratio |
P value |
95% confidence interval |
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| Male sex |
1.6 |
0.13 |
0.8–3.1 |
| Intensive care unit location |
3.2 |
0.001 |
1.7–6.2 |
| Maximum parenteral calories |
1.6 |
0.002 |
1.2–2.1 |
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Data from forward stepwise logistic regression. In this analysis, maximum parenteral nutrition calories per kilogram (adjusted weight for patients with body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2) are categorized into four groups (quartiles): ≤ 25 kcal/kg, 26–34 kcal/kg, 24–39 kcal/kg, ≥ 40 kcal/kg. | |||
Dissanaike et al. Critical Care 2007 11:R114 doi:10.1186/cc6167 |
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