Table 4.
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis Model Examining for Predictors of Inpatient Mortalitya
| Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| SBP | 2.38 (1.03-5.50) |
| MELD score | 1.13 (1.08-1.18) |
| Age, years | 1.03 (1.00-1.06) |
| Females vs males | 0.59 (0.28-1.23) |
| Blacks vs whites | 1.49 (0.47-4.68) |
| Hispanic/other vs whites | 1.19 (0.47-3.02) |
| Antibiotic use within previous 90 days | 1.42 (0.66-3.05) |
| PPI use within previous 90 days | 0.71 (0.35-1.47) |
| Hospitalization within previous 90 days | 0.84 (0.38-1.85) |
a
MELD = Model for end-stage liver disease; PPI = proton pump inhibitor; SBP = spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.