Table 2.
Treatment Responses and Clinical Outcomes in 2 Treatment Groups
| Treatment responses | PIP/TZO (n=59) | Ceftaz/Amikacin (n=59) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early response to initial antibiotics | 48 (81.4%) | 40 (67.8%) | 0.091 |
| Complete response to initial antibiotics | 41 (69.5%) | 33 (55.9%) | 0.128 |
| Duration of fever (days)* | 2 (1-4) | 2 (1-4) | 0.426 |
| Duration of antibiotics (days)* | 7 (7-10) | 9 (7-12) | 0.125 |
| Duration of neutropenia (days)* | 7 (5-9) | 7 (5-11) | 0.351 |
| Treatment modification | 18 (30.5%) | 26 (44.1%) | 0.128 |
*Data are median (interquartile range)