Table 3.
Unadjusted Outcomes
| Inappropriate (n = 80) | Appropriate (n = 10) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU LOS (days) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 10.8 ± 10.8 | 9.1 ± 10.1 | |
| Median (IQR 25, 75) | 8 (4, 14) | 4 (2, 14) | 0.371 |
| Hospital LOS (days) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 24.4 ± 17.5 | 10.7 ± 9.4 | |
| Median (IQR 25, 75) | 21 (13, 28) | 8 (3, 16) | 0.002 |
| ICU cost ($) | |||
| Mean ± SD | $13,448 ± $14,872 | $12,801 ± $14,324 | |
| Median (IQR 25, 75) | $10,249 ($4,290, $18,757) | $5,545 ($2,750, $19,250) | 0.559 |
| Hospital cost ($) | |||
| Mean ± SD | $66,584 ± $49,120 | $33,526 ± $27,244 | |
| Median (IQR 25, 75) | $52,437 ($35,977, $81,233) | $26,916 ($11,388, $46,454) | 0.006 |
| Hospital LOS (days) following onset of CBSI | |||
| Mean ± SD | 18.4 ± 17.0 | 10.7 ± 9.4 | |
| Median (IQR 25, 75) | 13 (8, 22) | 8 (3, 16) | 0.062 |
| Hospital mortality | 23 (28.8%) | 0 | 0.059 |
*Derived using Mann Whitney U test for continuous variables and Fisher's exact test for categorical variable