Research Article

Sonographic and Clinical Features of Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis in Critical Care Patients

Table 4

Multivariate logistical regression correlating various parameters with the incidence of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.

EffectOdds ratio estimates
Point estimate95% confidence limits

Central venous catheter2.7162.312–2.9110.007
Triple lumen catheter1.5151.108–2.1660.035
Hemodialysis (double-lumen) catheter1.8231.245–2.3440.024
Malignancy1.4831.107–1.7460.036
Total parenteral nutrition1.3991.066–1.6990.042
Hypercoagulable state1.2841.108–1.3820.045
Body mass index ≥35 kg/m21.1911.079–1.4020.049