Table 3 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for mediastinitis in patients who underwent MHS.

From: A prospective randomized study that compares three different dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections following major heart surgery

Variables

IRR (95%CI)

p

 >  = 2 risk factors

4.222 (1.334—13.36)

0.014

No Vacuum dressing

2.055 (0.414—10.20)

0.378

  1. IRR: Incidence rate ratio. Risk factors: Age > 70 years, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, double breast and vacuum dressing.
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