Table 6 Binomial logistic regression of mortality in elderly bedridden patients with hip fracture and lower respiratory tract infection
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of glucocorticoids during antibiotic therapy | 0.006 | ||
| Intravenous use | 89.4 | 5.52–999 | 0.025 |
| Oral administration | 12.5 | 0.41–377 | 0.868 |
| Not used | Reference | ||
| Bedtime | 0.051 | ||
| > 12 month | 10.4 | 1.05–123 | 0.015 |
| 1–12 month | 1.5 | 0.1–26.6 | 0.514 |
| < 1 month | Reference | ||
| Serum albumin level | 0.81 | 0.67–0.97 | 0.020 |