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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression analysis of the independent predictors of postoperative delirium

From: A pre-anesthetic bolus of ketamine versus dexmedetomidine for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study

 

OR (95% CI) *

P-value

Age/years

0.984 (0.827–1.171)

= 0.875

Gender (Male)

3.950 (1.461–6.064)

= 0.003

Surgery Duration/min.

0.974 (0.948–1.001)

= 0.055

Anesthesia Duration/min.

1.050 (0.830–1.328)

= 0.687

Extubation Time/min.

0.980 (0.832–1.154)

= 0.809

Treatment Group

  

 Placebo

1 (Reference)

= 0.046

 Dexmedetomidine

0.684 (0.240–0.971)

= 0.025

 Ketamine

3.012 (1.185–9.681)

= 0.013

  1. OR = Odds Ratio; CI, Confidence Interval
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