Table 3 Multivariate analysis comparing survivors versus non-survivors of group 1 according to risk factors of 30 day mortality
Risk factors of 30-day mortality | Survivors of group 1 (n = 27) | Non-survivors of group 1 (n = 24) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Time from stroke to pneumonia onset/days | 9 ± 2 | 12 ± 4 | 0.921 |
Scales for assessment of ischemic stroke | |||
GCS on admission | 12 ± 3 | 11 ± 3 | 0.461 |
GCS at pneumonia occurrence | 11 ± 3 | 8 ± 2 | 0.01* |
NIHSS | 9 ± 4 | 18 ± 6 | 0.01* |
PSI scales for assessment of pneumonia severity | 92 ± 36 | 124 ± 37 | 0.028* |
Clinical findings | |||
Body temperature (°C) | 37 ± 1 | 38 ± 0.8 | 0.580 |
Respiratory rate | 23 ± 5 | 26 ± 6 | 0.059 |
Heart rate | 70 ± 20 | 75 ± 15 | 0.376 |
Systolic blood pressure | 149 ± 20 | 130 ± 30 | 0.146 |
Laboratory results | |||
WBC count/mm3 | 11,641 ± 4199 | 10,885 ± 3960 | 0.583 |
MPV/PC ratio | 0.030 ± 0.607 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.01* |
Blood urea nitrogen, mg/dL | 25 ± 14 | 30.5 ± 21 | 0.382 |
Serum creatinine, mg/dL | 1.5 ± 1 | 2.0 ± 3 | 0.466 |