Table 3.
Reductions in Total Hospital Charges Associated With Shorter Times to Recovery in Vasopressor-Dependent Septic Shock
| Type of Shortened Recovery | Reduction in Total Hospital Charges (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Reduction in ICU length of stay by 1 da | $16,671 ($16,042-$17,300) |
| Reduction in duration of invasive mechanical ventilation by 1 d | $15,284 ($13,566-$17,002) |
| Reduction in duration of vasopressor use by 1 d | $17,947 ($16,344-$19,549) |
| Avoidance of new renal replacement therapy | $36,051 ($22,353-$49,750) |
a
Assumes a 5-d ICU length of stay with reduction to a 4-d ICU length of stay.