Table 3.
Comparison of morbidity and resources utilization during index hospitalization and 30-day readmission.
| Morbidity | Index Hospitalization | 30-day Readmission | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shock n (%) | 95(0.14) | 69(0.38) | <0.01 |
| Mechanical Ventilation n (%) | 347(0.51) | 107(0.59) | 0.17 |
| RBC Transfusion n (%) | 1696(2.49) | 465(2.57) | 0.65 |
| Resources utilization | |||
| LOS in days mean (95%CI) | 4.9 (4.8–5.1) | 5.3 (5.1–5.5) | <0.01 |
| Total cost mean (95%CI) | $8064 (7679–8448). | $8485 (8072–8898) | <0.01 |
| Total Charge mean (95%CI) | $31,625 (29,656–33,595) | $33,923 (31,955–35,890) | <0.01 |