Table 5.
Comparison of outcomes between survivors and non-survivors
| Outcomes | Survived n=50 | Not survived n=10 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood culture positivity | 3 (6%) | 4 (40%) | 0.99 |
| Need for oxygen | 20 (40%) | 10 (100%) | 0.01 |
| Need for ventilation | 0 | 10 (100%) | <0.01 |
| Need for PICU | 3 (6%) | 4 (40%) | 0.01 |
| Need for HDU | 6 (12%) | 8 (80%) | <0.01 |
| Need for inotropes | 6 (12%) | 10 (100%) | <0.01 |
| Microbiologically documented infection | 11 (22%) | 5 (50%) | 0.08 |
| Radiologically defined pneumonia | 12 (24%) | 8 (80%) | 0.01 |
| Volume overload | 1 (2%) | 3 (30%) | 0.01 |
| Transfusion adverse events | 1 (2%) | 0 | 0.99 |
| PRBC | 42 (84%) | 10 (100%) | 0.33 |
| RDP | 35 (70%) | 10 (100%) | 0.05 |
Categorical variables were compared using Chi-square test/Fischer-exact test and continuous variables using Mann-Whitney U test.