Table 6: Multivariable logistical model of modifications to blood pressure targets for vasopressor titration during the first 48 hours of intensive care unit stay (n = 277)
VariableOR (95% CI)
SAP or MAP increased (n = 33) v. no change (n = 197)
Centre 1 v. 30.79(0.30 to 2.04)
Centre 2 v. 30.34(0.1 to 1.12)
Acute renal failure v. no acute renal failure1.46(0.65 to 3.29)
Myocardial infarction v. no myocardial infarction1.06(0.43 to 2.65)
Lactic acid ≥ 4 v. < 4 mmol/L0.75(0.32 to 1.79)
Cardiac arrhythmia v. no arrhythmia0.96(0.39 to 2.38)
SAP or MAP decreased (n = 47) v. no change (n = 197)
Centre 1 v. 30.95(0.42 to 2.15)
Centre 2 v. 30.55(0.20 to 1.51)
Acute renal failure v. no acute renal failure1.19(0.60 to 2.39)
Myocardial infarction v. no myocardial infarction0.68(0.30 to 1.53)
Lactic acid ≥ 4 v. < 4 mmol/L1.44(0.72 to 2.89)
Cardiac arrhythmia v. no arrhythmia1.15(0.54 to 2.44)

Note: CI = confidence interval, MAP = mean arterial pressure, OR = odds ratio, SAP = systolic arterial pressure.