Table 2.
Middle estimate of AE and related cost reduction for ICU and non-ICU patients who need AT or AAC.
| Adverse Event | Estimated Annual Reduction in Number of Cases | Estimated Annual Cost Reduction (Millions of Dollars) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Ulcers | ICU | 55,771 | 948 |
| Non-ICU | 166,049 | 2,823 | |
| Total | 221,820 | 3,771 | |
| Ventilator Associated Pneumonias | ICU | 1,888 | 40 |
| Non-ICU | N/A | N/A | |
| Total | 1,888 | 40 | |
| Falls | ICU | 12,355 | 89 |
| Non-ICU | 36,786 | 266 | |
| Total | 49,141 | 355 | |
| Adverse Drug Reactions | ICU | 69,156 | 346 |
| Non-ICU | 205,901 | 1,000 | |
| Total | 275,057 | 1,346 | |