Risk Factors Associated with Acute Respiratory Failure in Hospitalized Community -Acquired Pneumonia at Bangsaphan Hospital; A Focus on Non-COVID-19 Pneumonia

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  • Nawaphon Chopsaart -

Keywords:

Pneumonia CAP, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory failure

Abstract

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of respiratory failure and septicemia, contributing to increased patient mortality and complications. These complications often prolong hospitalization. Identifying risk factors for respiratory failure is essential for surveillance, close monitoring of patients, with the goal of preventing respiratory failure in individuals with CAP.

Objective: To investigate the risk factors associated with the development of respiratory failure in patients with CAP.

Methodology: This study employed a retrospective cohort study. It included patients aged ≥ 18 years who were admitted with a diagnosis of CAP (excluding COVID-19 pneumonia) to the inpatient department of Bangsaphan Hospital between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range). Risk factors associated with respiratory failure in CAP patients were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Results: A total of 231 patients were included in the study, with 58.4% being male. The average age was 64.9 ± 19.2 years. The incidence of respiratory failure in CAP patients was 16.9%.      The risk factors significantly associated with respiratory failure were: history of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) (adjusted OR = 3.51; 95% CI: 1.02-12.13; p = 0.047), respiratory rate (RR) ≥ 30 bpm (adjusted OR = 3.46; 95% CI: 1.60-7.48; p = 0.002), oxygen saturation < 90% (adjusted OR = 7.43; 95% CI: 3.08-17.96; p = 0.001), radiographic evidence of pneumonia involving more than two lobes (adjusted OR = 3.40; 95% CI: 1.50-7.72; p = 0.003), and septic shock (adjusted OR = 9.17; 95% CI: 2.06-40.83; p = 0.004).

Conclusion: The significant risk factors for acute respiratory failure in patients with community-acquired pneumonia were CVD, RR ≥ 30 bpm, oxygen saturation < 90%, multilobar involvement on chest radiographs, and septic shock.

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2025-12-25

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Chopsaart, N. . (2025). Risk Factors Associated with Acute Respiratory Failure in Hospitalized Community -Acquired Pneumonia at Bangsaphan Hospital; A Focus on Non-COVID-19 Pneumonia. Hua Hin Medical Journal, 5(3), 1–13. retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hhsk/article/view/281862

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