Table 2

The association between CRI and the risk factors (multivariate analysis)

Risk factors
β coefficient
Standard deviation
OR*
95% CI
P value

CVC insertion site





Jugular vein
0.92
0.33
2.52
(1.32–4.81)
0.005
Subclavian vein


1.00


Duration of catheterization





≥ 8 day
0.70
0.33
2.02
(1.05–3.87)
0.03
≤ 7 day


1.00


Glycopeptide usage





No
1.10
0.39
3.01
(1.49–5.51)
0.005
Yes


1.00



OR*: Odds ratio 95%CI**: 95% confidence interval

Öncü et al. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 2003 2:3   doi:10.1186/1476-0711-2-3