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| Selection criterion | Number of patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| All inpatient hospital discharges in the Premier Healthcare Database between Jan 1, 2012 and Dec 31, 2015 | 26,283,377 | 100.0 |
| Plus assigned APR-DRG code of 720 (septicemia & disseminated Infections) | 945,392 | 3.60 |
| Plus age ≥18 years | 937,160 | 3.57 |
| Plus admission and discharge both occurred between Jan 1, 2012 and Dec 31, 2015 | 933,591 | 3.55 |
APR-DRG, All Patients Refined Diagnosis-Related Group.
