Table 2.
Characteristics of patients with sepsis by RECOGNIZED vs. UNRECOGNIZED status.
| Characteristics | RECOGNIZED n=123 | UNRECOGNIZED n=91 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age – years, median (IQR) | 63 (58–68) | 51 (45–57) | 0.003 |
| Patients 60+ years old, No. (%) | 70 (56.9) | 30 (33.0) | 0.001 |
| Male sex, No. (%) | 66 (53.7) | 56 (61.5) | 0.27 |
| ED disposition, No. (%) | 0.33 | ||
| Admitted | 108 (87.8) | 73 (80.2) | |
| Discharged | 5 (4.1) | 6 (6.6) | |
| Transferred | 10(8.1) | 11 (12.1) | |
| Died | 0 (0) | 1 (1.1) | |
| Presence of fever, No. (%) | 58 (47.2) | 28 (30.8) | 0.017 |
| Sepsis severity, No. (%) | <0.001 | ||
| Sepsis | 52 (42.3) | 52 (72.5) | |
| Severe sepsis | 48 (39.0) | 48 (17.6) | |
| Septic shock | 23 (18.7) | 23 (9.9) | |
| Received sntibiotic in ED, No. (%) | 113 (91.9) | 69 (75.8) | 0.002 |
| Time to antibiotic – minutes, median (IQR) | 142 (90–260) | 229 (130–352) | 0.002 |
| Received IV Fluid, No. (%) | 121 (98.4) | 88 (96.7) | 0.65 |
| Volume of IV Fluid – mL, median (IQR) | 1,600 (920–3000) | 1,000 (355–2000) | <0.001 |
ED, emergency department; IV, intravenous