Table 3

Multivariate analysis using CURB as a binary variable (2 or more features = severe) to identify other factors that are independently associated with mortality (n=637)

Clinical featureOR95% CIp value
Albumin <30 g/dl4.72.5 to 8.7<0.001
Age ⩾65 years3.51.6 to 8.00.003
Temperature <37°C1.91.01 to 3.60.047
CURB score ⩾2 (severe CAP)5.22.7 to 10.3<0.001