Table 6.
Clinical variables and their associations with end outcomes in ICU patients
| Variables studied | End outcomes in ICU patients | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge, n (%) | Death, n (%) | ||
| Appropriate antibiotic therapy | 14 (100) | 0 (0) | 0.000 |
| CST performed | 2 (10.5) | 17 (89.5) | 0.404 |
| Renal dose adjustments required | 9 (10.5) | 77 (89.5) | 0.000 |
| Major drug–drug interactions | 0 (0) | 19 (100) | 0.000 |
| Use of steroids | 5 (8.8) | 52 (91.2) | 0.012 |
| Patients on ventilator | 3 (10.3) | 26 (89.7) | 0.258 |
| Infection even after use of antibiotic | 10 (16.7) | 50 (83.3) | 0.084 |
| Nosocomial infection | 4 (13.3) | 26 (86.7) | 0.523 |
| Renally compromised patient | 6 (14.6) | 35 (85.4) | 0.973 |
Note: Bold P-values are statistically significant: P<0.05.
Abbreviations: CST, culture sensitivity test; ICU, intensive care unit.