Table 1.
Daily cost of hospital care following healthcare-associated infection by surgical procedure, in public and private hospitals
| Surgical procedure | Daily cost of care in public hospitals (€) | Daily cost of care in private hospitals (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Amputation | 276 | 171 |
| Coronary artery bypass | 268 | 163 |
| Thoracic or abdominal artery surgery | 219 | 131 |
| Thoracic or abdominal vein surgery | 261 | — |
| Kidney or pelvic surgery | 259 | 162 |
| Caesarean | 281 | 160 |
| Colon and rectal surgery | 240 | 162 |
| Bowel surgery | 304 | 177 |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy | 293 | 189 |
| Intracranial or cerebrospinal fluid surgery | 263 | 171 |
| Prostate surgery | 166 | 150 |
| Organ transplant | 290 | 172 |
€ = 2009 euros.