Development and validation of a multivariable logistic regression model for predicting epidural‐related maternal fever during labor analgesia: A retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• This work aims to develop and validate a logistic regression model for predicting epidural-related maternal fever during labor analgesia.
• Developed a multivariable logistic regression model using intrapartum variables
• Utilized a retrospective cohort design for data analysis
• Assessed model discrimination and calibration for clinical application
• The model demonstrated stable discrimination for predicting maternal fever
• Calibration was deemed satisfactory
• Potential clinical utility for bedside risk assessment was highlighted