Table 2.
Potential Risk Factors Associated With Increased Hospital Length of Stay.
| Risk factors | LOS < 7 days (n = 46) | LOS ≥ 7 days (n = 44) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU admission | 1 (2) | 8 (18) | .014 |
| ID consult | 31 (67) | 39 (89) | .015 |
| Antifungal usage | 4 (9) | 12 (27) | .021 |
| Days with blood glucose >180 mg/dL, mean (±SD) | 0.72 (±1.21) | 1.61 (±2.43) | .028 |
| PD catheter pulled | 7 (15) | 21 (48) | .001 |
| Switched to HD | 8 (17) | 23 (52) | <.001 |
| Penicillin allergy | 7 (15) | 8 (18) | .706 |
| Other positive culture(s) | 9 (20) | 8 (18) | .867 |
| Antimicrobial therapeutic drug monitoring | 30 (65) | 34 (77) | .213 |
| Pan-susceptible organism | 11 (24) | 11 (25) | .905 |
| MDR organism | 4 (9) | 6 (14) | .518 |
Note. All data reported as n (%) unless otherwise noted. LOS = length of stay; ICU = intensive care unit; ID = infectious diseases; PD = peritoneal dialysis; HD = hemodialysis; MDR = multidrug-resistant.