Multiple logistic regression analysis of risk factors for mortality in septic shock Factors OR CI 95% p Age (year) 2.9 0.8 - 10.9 p > 0.05 Lactate > 5 mmol / l 1.8 0.5 - 6.3 p > 0.05 Vasoactive-inotrope score > 22, 5 2.4 0.6 - 10.0 p > 0.05 GLS > - 14, 2% 4.4 1.3 - 15.1 p < 0.05 APACHE II > 19 points 6.1 1.5 - 24.8 p < 0.05 NT-ProBNP > 14037 pg / ml 2.0 0.5 - 7.5 p > 0.05 GLS > - 14.2% and APACHE II > 19 points were independent prognostic factors in predicting mortality in septic shock patients.