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Table 1 Optimal model for Bacteremia in neonates

From: Development, evaluation and validation of a screening tool for late onset bacteremia in neonates – a pilot study

Binary logistic regression analysis

(significant model p < 0.0001, Nagelkerke Correlation Coefficient 66%;

N = 61 patients with a complete data set)

Ln (Odds Bacteremia (Y / N)) = − 25.459 + 0.752(Maximum Blood Glucose [mmol/L]) + 0.119(Maximum Heart Rate [bpm]) +

0.108(% Bands) + 0.071(Maximum Neutrophils [× 109/L])

Variables in Final Binary Logistic Regression Equation

 Independent Variable

Odds Ratio

95% Confidence Interval

CART breakpoint for association with bacteremia when parent node is maximum blood glucose

 Maximum Blood Glucose (mmol/L)

2.121

1.182–3.806

>  6

 Maximum Heart Rate (bpm)

1.127

1.040–1.221

>  186

 % Bands

1.114

0.574–2.160

>  2.15

 Maximum Neutrophils (× 109/L)

1.073

0.932–1.236

>  11.7