Table 2.
Outcomes and disposition among patients with and without bacteremia.
| BC positive (n = 636) | BC negative (n = 531) | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality | All | 158 (25.6) | 108 (21.0) | 0.08 |
| With shock | 128 (31.2) | 70 (23.3) | 0.03 | |
| Without shock | 30 (14.4) | 38 (17.7) | 0.44 | |
| Survivor dispositions | Home | 181 (39.3) | 139 (34.2) | 0.13 |
| Transfer | 279 (60.7) | 268 (65.8) | ||
| ICU-free days | 20 (11–24) | 19 (10–24) | 0.10 | |
| Ventilator-free days | 21 (0–28) | 21 (0–27) | 0.55 | |
| Length of hospital stay | 23 (12–44) | 24 (13–50) | 0.10 |
Reported counts (proportions) for categorical and median (interquartile range) for continuous variables.
Continuous variables were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test. Categorical variables were compared using the Fisher’s exact test or chi square test, where appropriately.
Missing data (BC positive/BC negative); In-hospital mortality (18/16), In-hospital mortality with shock (12/13), In-hospital mortality without shock (6/3), Survivor dispositions (18/16), ICU-free days (153/106), Ventilator-free days (26/19), Length of hospital stay (18/16).
ICU: Intensive care unit, BC: Blood culture.