Table 2.
Summary of Antimicrobic Administrations in P. aeruginosa Positive Patients
| Variables | Pre-Pandemic (n = 131) | Post-Pandemic (n = 185) |
|---|---|---|
| β-Lactams n (%) | 40 (30.5) | 92 (50.0)** |
| CHBLs n (%) | 1 (0.8) | 3 (1.6) |
| Amino n (%) | 11 (8.4) | 29 (15.8) |
| Quinolones n (%) | 34 (26.0) | 53 (28.8) |
| Macrolides n (%) | 1 (0.8) | 6 (3.3) |
| Lincomycin n (%) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.5) |
| Short-term steroids n (%) | 39 (30.0) | 64 (35.2) |
Notes: Pre-pandemic year: January 01, 2019-December 31, 2019; post-pandemic year: May 1, 2020-April 30, 2021. **P<0.01.
Abbreviation: CHBLs, carbapenemases.