In-hospital mortality associated with categorical variables
| Parameter | n | In-hospital mortality | Odds ratio (95% CI) | Chi-square | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWS ≥7 | 193 (21.5%) | 25.9% | 17.28 (8.93–33.95) | 127.6 | <0.00001 |
| Altered alertness | 62 (6.9%) | 33.9% | 9.46 (4.89–18.24) | 67.8 | <0.00001 |
| Impaired mobility | 384 (42.7%) | 14.1% | 8.26 (3.97–17.66) | 47.1 | <0.00001 |
| Supplemental oxygen | 52 (5.8%) | 25.0% | 5.20 (2.45–10.92) | 23.9 | <0.00001 |
| MUAC <20 cm | 50 (5.6%) | 24.0% | 4.84 (2.23–10.37) | 20.2 | <0.00001 |
| MUAC >28 cm | 237 (26.4%) | 2.5% | 0.27 (0.10–0.67) | 9.3 | 0.002 |
| Male | 366 (40.7%) | 8.2% | 1.31 (0.76–2.26) | 0.8 | 0.36 |
See text for definitions of ‘Altered alertness’ and ‘Impaired mobility’.
CI = confidence interval; MUAC = mid-upper arm circumference; NEWS = National Early Warning Score