Table 3 Predictors significantly associated with mortality
Predictor | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Limits | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ICU mortality | ||||
 Mechanical ventilation | 2.109 | 1.682 | 2.643 | <.0001 |
 Apache II score | 1.054 | 1.039 | 1.069 | <.0001 |
 Thrombocytopenia | 1.611 | 1.285 | 2.020 | <.0001 |
 Positive culture | 1.632 | 1.301 | 2.048 | <.0001 |
 Elevated total bilirubin level | 1.940 | 1.366 | 2.757 | 0.0002 |
 Elevated lactic acid level | 1.355 | 1.009 | 1.820 | 0.0436 |
Hospital mortality | ||||
 Mechanical ventilation | 2.224 | 1.740 | 2.844 | <.0001 |
 Apache II score | 1.063 | 1.046 | 1.080 | <.0001 |
 Thrombocytopenia | 1.640 | 1.287 | 2.089 | <.0001 |
 Positive culture | 1.652 | 1.305 | 2.090 | <.0001 |
 Elevated total bilirubin level | 2.311 | 1.555 | 3.436 | <.0001 |
 Elevated lactic acid level | 1.477 | 1.095 | 1.992 | 0.0106 |