Table 2 Possible risk factors for the development of early-respiratory tract infection
Total n = 215 | Control group n = 86 | Study group n = 129 | OR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Documented aspiration, n (%) | ||||||
No | 200 (93) | 84 (98) | 116 (90) | 1 | ||
Yes | 15 (7) | 2 (2) | 13 (10) | 4.707 | [1.035–21.413] | 0,029 |
Non-elective OTI, n (%) | ||||||
No | 64 (30) | 34 (40) | 30 (23) | 1 | ||
Yes | 151 (70) | 52 (60) | 99 (77) | 2.158 | [1.190–3.911] | 0,048 |
Fractured ribs, n (%) | ||||||
No | 199 | 85 (99) | 114 (88) | 1 | ||
Yes | 16 | 1 (1) | 15 (12) | 11.184 | [1.449–86.327] | 0,004 |
Pneumothorax, n (%) | ||||||
No | 201 | 84 (98) | 117 (91) | 1 | ||
Yes | 14 | 2 (2) | 12 (9) | 4.308 | [0.939–19.754] | 0,042 |
Pleural effusion, n (%) | ||||||
No | 185 | 80 (93) | 105 (81) | 1 | ||
Yes | 30 | 6 (7) | 24 (19) | 3.048 | [1.190–7.807] | 0,016 |