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Table 2 Univariable analysis of risk factors for mortality

From: Empiric guideline-recommended weight-based vancomycin dosing and mortality in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a retrospective cohort study

Variable

Odds Ratio

95% Confidence Interval

Guideline-Recommended Vancomycin Dosing

1.26

0.67-2.39

Intensive Care Unit Admission

9.50

4.27-21.12

Age of 53 years or greater

7.89

3.04-20.52

Pitt Bacteremia Score of four or greater

4.47

2.34-8.54

Vancomycin trough of 15 mcg/ml or greater

2.48

1.30-4.74

Nephrotoxicity

4.95

2.60-9.42

Charlson Comorbidity Index of five or greater

1.63

0.75-3.54

Weight of 100 kg or greater

1.14

0.55-2.37

Male gender

4.43

1.33-14.71