Table 2 Risk factors for unfavourable outcome (death or ICU transfer) during in-hospital care
Variables | Unfavourable outcome n = 17 (17) | Favourable outcome n = 84 (83) | p | OR [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, years (mean) | 70 | 74 | 0.335 | |
Sex (male) | 9 (53) | 59 (70) | 0.165 | |
Comorbidities | ||||
Cardiovascular | 11 (65) | 50 (60) | 0.690 | |
Immunosuppressed | 3 (18) | 28 (33) | 0.232 | |
Pulmonary | 6 (35) | 21 (25) | 0.381 | |
Diabetes mellitus | 3 (18) | 14 (16) | 0.921 | |
Dyslipidemia | 4 (23) | 10 (12) | 0.205 | |
Neurological | 3 (18) | 11 (13) | 0.620 | |
Medical device | 5 (30) | 13 (15) | 0.170 | |
Symptoms at admission | ||||
Dyspnea | 2 (12) | 11 (13) | 0.881 | |
Diarrhea/vomiting | 5 (30) | 7 (8) | 0.014 | 2.47 [1.62–26.78] |
Confusion | 2 (12) | 11 (13) | 0.881 | |
Loss of consciousness | 4 (23) | 8 (9) | 0.103 | |
Bacteria | ||||
Enterobacteriaceae | 6 (35) | 37 (44) | 0.505 | |
Staphylococcus aureus | 5 (29) | 6 (7) | 0.007 | 2.64 [1.42–22.17] |
Streptococcus spp. | 5 (29) | 33 (39) | 0.443 | |
Polymicrobial | 2 (12) | 9 (11) | 0.899 | |