Table 6

Multivariable analysis: clinical parameters independently predictive of severe outcomes in pandemic influenza during the 2009–2010 pandemic (n=1520)

Clinical parameterAdjusted* OR (95% CI)p Value
Delayed admission1.67 (1.09 to 2.56)0.019
Radiologically confirmed pneumonia1.83 (1.27 to 2.64)0.001
Presenting symptoms
 Dyspnoea1.22 (0.88 to 1.67)0.231
 Altered consciousness6.53 (3.73 to 11.41)<0.001
 Required supplemental oxygen on admission4.34 (3.09 to 6.08)<0.001
 Intravenous fluid replacement on admission1.86 (1.30 to 2.66)0.001
Clinical parameters
 C-reactive protein (mg/dl) (≥100 vs <100)3.78 (2.41 to 5.94)<0.001
  • * Each variable has been adjusted for all other variables in the model.