Table 6.
Odds Ratios of Death During Admission to the Hospital for Active KS by Organ System of Primary Admission Diagnosis
| Type of primary admission diagnosis | n admissions (%a) | n deaths (%b) | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin and soft tissue | 23 (28.4) | 1 (1.2) | 0.19 | 0.02–1.60 |
| Skin/soft tissue infection | 18 (22.2) | 1 (1.2) | 0.28 | 0.03–2.31 |
| Respiratory | 22 (27.2) | 5 (6.2) | 2.18 | 0.61–7.79 |
| Lung infection | 7 (8.6) | 3 (3.7) | 5.42 | 1.04–28.24 |
| Gastrointestinal | 20 (24.7) | 4 (4.9) | 1.66 | 0.44–6.23 |
| Generalized symptoms | 14 (17.3) | 2 (2.5) | 0.95 | 0.18–4.90 |
| Acute infection on admission | 50 (61.7) | 9 (11.1) | 2.05 | 0.51–8.24 |
| Events during admission | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU transfer | 15 (18.5) | 10 (12.4) | 64.00 | 10.90–375.77 |
| Intubation | 10 (12.4) | 8 (9.9) | 67.00 | 10.55–425.66 |
| Sepsis | 28 (24.6) | 11 (13.6) | 33.65 | 4.04–280.06 |
a
Percentage of total admissions.
b
Percentage of admissions for specified primary admissions diagnosis.
Boldface indicates primary admission diagnosis with statistically significant odds of death.