Table 3: Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis results assessing variables for developing post-operative respiratory adverse events.

Variables Univariate analysis aMultivariate analysis
Odds Ratio (95% CI) p-value Odds Ratio (95% CI) p-value
Anaesthetic events 6.58 (1.67, 25.6) 0.007 7.18 (1.76, 29.29) 0.006
High BMI (> 90th centile) 2.24 (1.02, 4.90) 0.044 2.37 (1.05, 5.32) 0.037
Pre-existing airway problems 0.62 (0.26, 1.51) 0.29
Neuromuscular disease 0.76 (0.16, 3.56) 0.73
Syndromes 0.76 (0.16, 3.56) 0.73
Craniofacial abnormalities 0.76 (0.16, 3.56) 0.73
Severe OSA 0.80 (0.32, 2.0) 0.63
Age < 3 years 1.58 (0.31, 8.13) 0.58

a: Only includes variables significant at p ≤ 0.20 in univariate analysis.