TABLE 5.
Multivariate analysis of independent risk factors for hospital mortalitya
| Predictor | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate initial anti microbial treatment | 2.04 | 1.42-2.92 | 0.048 |
| Respiratory failure | 5.18 | 3.30-8.13 | <0.001 |
| Circulatory shock | 4.00 | 2.71-5.91 | <0001 |
a
CI, confidence interval. Note: other covariates not presented in the table had a P value of >0.05, including race, infection source, acute renal failure, patient location, and SAP score. Hosmer-Lemeshow deciles of risk statistic, P = 0.33.