Independent categorical predictors of inhospital mortality
| Variable | B | Odds ratio (95% CI) | Significance |
| eMRCD 1–4 | 1 | ||
| eMRCD 5a | 1.63 | 5.11 (2.62 to 9.97) | <0.001 |
| eMRCD 5b | 1.99 | 7.30 (3.77 to 14.2) | <0.001 |
| Coexistent consolidation | 1.06 | 2.88 (1.69 to 4.90) | <0.001 |
| Eosinophil count <0.05 ×109/l | 1.02 | 2.76 (1.58 to 4.83) | 0.001 |
| pH <7.3 | 0.99 | 2.68 (1.41 to 5.09) | 0.003 |
| AF | 0.98 | 2.66 (1.39 to 5.09) | 0.003 |
| Ineffective cough | 0.94 | 2.57 (1.37 to 4.84) | 0.003 |
| Albumin <36 g/l | 0.84 | 2.32 (1.36 to 3.96) | 0.002 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 0.70 | 2.02 (1.18 to 3.42) | 0.037 |
| Age ≥80 | 0.70 | 2.01 (1.18 to 3.42) | 0.011 |
| BMI <18.5 kg/m2 | 0.60 | 1.83 (1.00 to 3.33) | 0.049 |
| Intercept | −4.30 |
AF, atrial fibrillation; BMI, body mass index; eMRCD, extended MRC dyspnoea.