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Number of catheter days, catheters placed, ventriculitis incidence density, rate of ventriculitis as a percentage
| Variable | Period 1 w/ IV Prophylactic ABx | Period 2 w/ IV Prophylactic ABx | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of catheter-days | 5176 | 1840 | |
| No. of catheters placed | 640 | 226 | |
| Incidence density | 1.35 | 0.54 | |
| Rate of ventriculitis | 1.1% | 0.4% |
[The p value was 0.2664. What comparison was it for? Not sure which cell to put it in. Alternative would be footnote.]
Fisher exact test, 2 tailed.
