Table 5.
Outcomes in RCT
| Outcome | RPCR Group (n = 22) | Usual Care (n = 23) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial anti-MRSA treatment, ha,b | 32 (22-48) | 72 (50-113) | <.001 |
| 28-d total anti-MRSA treatment, ha | 46 (24-73) | 122 (66-219) | <.001 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation, ha | 132 (54-209) | 158 (44-464) | .44 |
| ICU length of stay, da | 6 (5-14) | 8 (6-26) | .19 |
| Hospital length of stay, da | 15 (10-24) | 29 (12-44) | .07 |
| Any adverse event, No. (%) | 13 (59.1) | 17 (73.9) | .29 |
| Acute renal failure | 4 (18.2) | 5 (21.7) | 1.00 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 5 (22.7) | 6 (26.1) | .79 |
| Nosocomial infection | 8 (36.4) | 12 (52.2) | .29 |
| In-hospital mortality | 3 (13.6) | 9 (39.1) | .05 |