TABLE 3.
Comparison of the Proportion of Patients Receiving Sepsis-Related Clinical Actions Before and After a Positive or Negative Screen
| Intervention and Group | Proportion | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Before screening test | ||
| Antibiotics | 0.066 | |
| Positive screen | 45% | |
| Negative screen | 23% | |
| Lactate | 0.837 | |
| Positive screen | 15% | |
| Negative screen | 13% | |
| Blood culture | 0.181 | |
| Positive screen | 18% | |
| Negative screen | 17% | |
| Fluid administration | 0.564 | |
| Positive screen | 6% | |
| Negative screen | 10% | |
| ICU transfer/consult | 0.337 | |
| Positive screen | 3% | |
| Negative screen | 0% | |
| After screening test | ||
| Antibiotics | 0.006 | |
| Positive screen | 58% | |
| Negative screen | 23% | |
| Lactate | 0.018 | |
| Positive screen | 36% | |
| Negative screen | 13% | |
| Blood Culture | 0.002 | |
| Positive screen | 24% | |
| Negative screen | 17% | |
| Fluid administration | 0.112 | |
| Positive screen | 24% | |
| Negative screen | 10% | |
| ICU transfer/consult | 0.175 | |
| Positive screen | 9% | |
| Negative screen | 3% | |
NOTE: Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit.