Table 3

Algorithm based on multivariate model applied to study population—sensitivity, specificity and PPV

Number of specific clinical featuresSensitivitySpecificityPPVNumber of inpatients during study period with specific clinical conditions (%)
None1231 (23)
At least 196.325.014.02195 (41)
At least 267.367.120.71445 (27)
At least 329.192.633.3482 (9)
At least 453 (1)
  • PPV, Positive predictive value.