TABLE 4.
Microbiological outcomes
| Parameter | Pre-PCR (n = 27) | PCR (n = 30) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory culture ordered (no. [%]) | 25 (92.6) | 27 (90) | 1.0 |
| Respiratory cultures obtained (no. [%]) | 12 (44.4) | 17 (56.7) | 0.43 |
| Type of respiratory culture (no. [%]) | |||
| Sputum (expectorated) | 8 (66.7) | 6 (35.3) | |
| Sputum (induced) | 2 (16.7) | 6 (35.3) | |
| Tracheal aspirate | 1 (8.3) | 5 (29.4) | |
| Bronchoalveolar lavage | 1 (8.3) | 0 (0) | |
| Culture results (no. [%]) | |||
| Normal flora | 6 (50) | 13 (76.5) | |
| Yeast | 2 (16.7) | 1 (5.9) | |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 (8.3) | 0 (0) | |
| Haemophilus influenzae | 1 (8.3) | 0 (0) | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 (8.3) | 2 (11.8) | |
| Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus | 1 (8.3) | 1 (5.9) |