Table 2.
Comparison of the APACHE II score and the modified CPIS at day 5 of pneumonia diagnosis between the two groupsa
| Severity index | De-escalation | Non-de-escalation | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean APACHE II score (±SD) | 13.6 ± 4.4 | 15.8 ± 6.0 | 0.03 |
| APACHE II score, n (%) | 0.04 | ||
| <19 | 34 (87.2%) | 55 (72.4%) | |
| 19 to 23 | 4 (10.3%) | 11(14.5%) | |
| >23 | 1 (2.6%) | 10 (13.2%) | |
| Mean CPIS (±SD) | 6.5 ± 1.2 | 7.5 ± 1.4 | 0.002 |
| CPIS category, n (%) | 0.009 | ||
| 4 to 6 | 21 (48.8%) | 25 (27.8%) | |
| 7 to 9 | 22 (51.2%) | 61 (67.8%) | |
| ≥10 | 0 (0%) | 4 (2.7%) |
aAPACHE II, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II; CPIS, Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score.