Table2a.
Distribution of clinical culture categories
| Specimen Category (n) | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre* | Post** | Total | |
| Abscess drainage | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Blood | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Body fluid, other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Broncho alveolar lavage | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Catheter tip | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eye | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Peritoneal fluid | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sputum, non-cystic fibrosis | 59 | 23 | 82 |
| Urine | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Wound | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Total | 106 | 36 | 142 |
Pre-intervention period (24 months)
Post-intervention period (18 months)