Variable | OR | P value |
(A) NIPPV use | ||
HIV-positive | 2.52 (1.43 to 4.46) | 0.001 |
CHF | 1.27 (0.66 to 2.39) | 0.469 |
Renal failure | 1.11 (0.4 to 2.97) | 0.839 |
Creatinine, serum | 1.21 (0.79 to 2.03) | 0.394 |
Albumin, serum | 0.95 (0.55 to 1.63) | 0.842 |
(B) Hospital length of stay | ||
HIV-positive | 0.55 (0.02 to 1.08) | 0.041 |
CHF | 0.76 (0.17 to 1.34) | 0.011 |
Renal failure | 1.19 (0.26 to 2.11) | 0.012 |
Creatinine, serum | 0.66 (0.27 to 1.04) | 0.001 |
Albumin, serum | −0.9 (−1.39 to −0.41) | <0.001 |
CHF, congestive heart failure.