Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of in-hospital mortality risk factors in patients with pneumonia admitted to the ICU through the ED.
| Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study population | |||
| Post-EDLOS (h) | 1.233 | 1.106–1.374 | <.001 |
| Albumin | 0.360 | 0.171–0.757 | .007 |
| Intubation (yes) | 4.884 | 1.970–12.109 | .001 |
| Inotrope (yes) | 9.371 | 2.352–37.339 | .002 |
| 2019 (before pandemic) patients | |||
| Post-EDLOS (h) | 2.282 | 1.367–3.807 | .002 |
| C-reactive protein | 1.122 | 1.015–1.241 | .024 |
| Albumin | 0.067 | 0.009–0.523 | .010 |
| 2020 (during pandemic) patients | |||
| Mid-EDLOS (h) | 1.835 | 1.089–3.092 | .023 |
| Post-EDLOS (h) | 1.126 | 1.002–1.266 | .047 |
| Albumin | 0.357 | 0.133–0.958 | .041 |
| Intubation (yes) | 8.811 | 2.614–26.692 | <.001 |
| Inotrope (yes) | 11.752 | 2.217–62.298 | .004 |
ED = emergency department, EDLOS = emergency department length of stay, ICU = intensive care unit.