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Table 2 Odds ratios (exponentiated coefficients from Bayesian Bernoulli model) with 95% credible intervals. Probability of THC (predicted from separate BART model) modeled directly as propensity score

From: Cannabis use is associated with a small increase in the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a retrospective machine-learning causal analysis

Model Parameter

Odds Ratio for any PONV

95%CI

Age < 50 years

1.37

1.29–1.46

ASA 1 (Reference)

1

ASA 2

1.02

0.92–1.13

ASA 3

0.93

0.83–1.05

No Use of Cannabis (Referent)

1

Current Use of Cannabis (Compared to No Use)

1.07

0.96–1.18

Daily Use of Cannabis (Compared to No Use)

1.16

0.99–1.35

Exposed to Nitrous Oxide

1.12

1.03–1.21

Exposed to Potent Volatile Agent

1.81

1.70–1.95

Surgical Duration (minutes, log transformed)

1.43

1.37–1.50

Female Sex

1.95

1.84–2.07

History of PONV or Motion Sickness

1.49

1.39–1.59

Non-smoker

1.67

1.41–1.92

Opioids in PACU

1.55

1.47–1.65

Per 1% Increase in Probability of THC Use (Propensity Score)

1.06

1.04–1.08

Per Prophylactic PONV Drug Given

0.87

0.84–0.89