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Table 3 Multivariable analysis of independent 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

0.71

0.33-1.55

Intensive Care Unit Admission

6.14

2.46-15.35

Age of 53 years or greater

5.58

1.88-16.51

Pitt Bacteremia Score of four or greater

2.93

1.21-7.09

Nephrotoxicity

2.29

1.05-4.97

Vancomycin trough of 15 mcg/ml or greater

1.24

0.56-2.75