Table 2

Results of multivariable logistic regression for odds of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status in deceased surgical intensive care unit (SICU) cohort, June 1, 2018 to January 31, 2023

CharacteristicsOR (95% CI)
All patients (n=746)Non-traumatically injured patients (n=631)Traumatically injured patients (n=105)
Expected death1.41 (0.87 to 2.28)1.81 (1.03 to 3.18)*0.82 (0.22 to 3.08)
Age at admission1.02 (1.01 to 1.03)*1.02 (1.01 to 1.04)*1.02 (1.00 to 1.04)*
Race
 WhiteRefRefRef
 Black0.51 (0.3 to 0.8)*0.68 (0.41 to 1.10)0.11 (0.03 to 0.38)*
 Other0.59 (0.27 to 1.28)0.77 (0.32 to 1.84)0.10 (0.01 to 0.95)*
Female gender1.19 (0.78 to 1.80)1.33 (0.84 to 2.11)0.58 (0.16 to 2.12)
ICU length of stay1.01 (0.78 to 1.80)1.00 (0.99 to 1.01)1.06 (0.99 to 1.12)
Surgery0.60 (0.39 to 0.92)*0.64 (0.39 to 1.04)0.59 (0.18 to 1.95)
Intubation0.58 (0.29 to 1.17)0.60 (0.29 to 1.25)0.34 (0.02 to 6.56)
Palliative care consultation2.95 (1.81 to 4.79)*3.36 (1.98 to 5.72)*1.79 (0.48 to 6.65)
  • *P<0.05.

  • ICU, intensive care unit.