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Clinical and radiological features present at initiation of antibiotics for suspected VARTI.
| First study period (n = 17) | Second study period (n = 16) | Combined (n = 33) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormal white cell count | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Abundant and/or purulent sputum | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Abnormal temperature (<36.5 or >38.0) | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Chest x-ray signs | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| “Deterioration in gas exchange” | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Signs on auscultation | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Cough | 1 | 1 | 2 |
