Predictors of in-hospital mortality and length of stay in community-acquired pneumonia: a 5-year multi-centre case control study of adults in a developing country

Conclusions
Several modifiable patient-related and process-of-care factors predicted in-hospital mortality, and length of hospital stay among survivors. Our findings should be used to improve CAP outcomes in developing countries.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 22, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Iroezindu, M. O., Isiguzo, G. C., Chima, E. I., Mbata, G. C., Onyedibe, K. I., Onyedum, C. C., John-Maduagwu, O. J., Okoli, L. E., Young, E. E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research