Table 2 Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis for independent predictors of moderate-to-severe post-operative thirst at the first assessment.

From: Prevalence, risk factors, and optimized management of moderate-to-severe thirst in the post-anesthesia care unit

Variable

Odds ratio

95% confidence interval

P value

Lower bound

Upper bound

Anesthesia type

General (with ETT)

0.73

0.47

1.14

0.169

General (IVGA )

0.81

0.51

1.27

0.356

General (with SGA)

1.12

0.64

1.94

0.695

Regional

1 (ref)

   

Use of glycopyrrolate

Yes

1.46

1.08

1.98

0.013

No

1 (ref)

   

Operating time

1.00

1.00

1.00

0.828

Peri-operative fluid balance

1.00

1.00

1.00

0.293

  1. ETT, endotracheal tube; SGA, supraglottic airway device; IVGA, intravenous general anesthesia; ref, reference group.