Independent risk factors predicting adverse outcome of death or development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring intensive care within 21 days
| Variables | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| HBsAg = Hepatitis B surface antigen. | ||
| Age group (years) | 0.013 | |
| 21–40 | 1.00 | – |
| 41–60 | 1.49 (0.56 to 3.98) | 0.431 |
| 61+ | 4.69 (1.57 to 13.97) | 0.006 |
| HBsAg positive patients | 6.35 (1.67 to 24.08) | 0.007 |
| Treatment | ||
| Controls | 1.00 | – |
| Treatment group | 0.07 (0.01 to 0.55) | 0.011 |