Table 5.
Success of ODPE based on organism
| Organism | Success (n = 19) | Failure (n = 25) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 5 (29.4%) | 12 (70.6%) | 0.22 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 7 (70%) | 3 (30%) | |
| Other Gram-positive organisms | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) | |
| Gram-negative organisms | 2 (50%) | 2 (50%) | |
| Staphylococcus species | |||
| S. aureus | 5 (29.4%) | 12 (70.6%) | 0.06 |
| S. epidermidis | 7 (70%) | 3 (30%) | |
| MRSA versus MSSA | |||
| MRSA | 2 (50%) | 2 (50%) | 0.54 |
| MSSA | 3 (23.1%) | 10 (76.9%) | |
| MRSA | |||
| Yes | 2 (50%) | 2 (50%) | 0.99 |
| No | 17 (42.5%) | 23 (57.5%) | |
ODPE = open débridement with polyethylene liner exchange; MRSA = methicillin-resistant S. aureus; MSSA = methicillin-susceptible S. aureus.