Table 3. Relationship between total medical costs per patient and three components (age <50, hemodialysis, thrombocytopenia) of the ProVent model.
| Component | ICU stay (USD) | Total hospital stay (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| None (n=146) | 32,059 (11,111–95,888) | 38,444 (15,496–109,976) |
| One component (n=122) | 36,284 (9,913–153,172) | 43,450 (13,605–174,779) |
| Thrombocytopenia (n=62) | 32,616 (9,913–153,172)† | 37,199 (18,985–174,779)† |
| Age <50 yr (n=54) | 43,543 (13,605–122,303)† | 48,495 (13,605–122,303)† |
| Hemodialysis (n=6) | 55,405 (38,995–68,364)* | 55,405 (38,995–68,364)* |
| Two components (n=32) | 49,814 (19,258–135,318) | 52,870 (19,258–135.318) |
| Age <50 yr and hemodialysis or thrombocytopenia and hemodialysis (n=23) | 54,703 (19,258–135,318)* | 62,460 (19,258–135,318)* |
| Age <50 yr and thrombocytopenia (n=9) | 37,271 (21,846–124,785)† | 35,061 (21,846–124,785)† |
| All three components (n=2) | 166,317 (127,806–204,829) | 166,317 (127,806–204,829) |
Values are presented as median (range).
*,†Values recorded as superscript * have significantly higher medical costs compared to other vaules(s) recorded as superscript † (p<0.05).
ICU: intensive care unit; USD: U.S. dollars.