Table 4 Multivariable model for initiation of chronic dialysis using the competing risk approach

Age

0.99 (0.98-1.00)

Female gender

0.95 (0.77-1.18)

Previous nephrology consultation

2.03(1.61-2.58)*

Charlson comorbidity index

1.10 (1.05-1.15)*

Coronary artery disease

0.87 (0.67-1.13)

Congestive heart failure

1.21 (0.94-1.56)

Diabetes

1.18 (0.93-1.51)

Liver disease

0.43 (0.29-0.64)*

Peripheral vascular disease

0.90 (0.56-1.46)

Chronic kidney disease

3.86 (2.99-4.98)*

Hypertension

1.82 (1.28-2.58)*

Hematuria

1.06 (0.84-1.33)

Proteinuria

2.13 (0.92-4.97)

Sepsis

0.83 (0.61-1.13)

Receipt of mechanical ventilation during index admission

0.85 (0.68-1.05)