Table 1.
Characteristics of septic patients.
| Characteristic | Sepsis (n = 128) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47.53 (36.33-52.79) |
| Male, n (%) | 92 (71.88) |
| Time period of onset of sepsis after trauma (d) | 6.82 (4.17-8.26) |
| Injury mechanism, n (%) | |
| Motor vehicle collision | 98 (76.56) |
| Fall | 18 (14.06) |
| Others | 12 (9.38) |
| Site of infection, n (%) | |
| Chest | 84 (65.63) |
| Abdomen | 24 (18.75) |
| Soft tissue | 9 (7.03) |
| Urinary | 6 (4.69) |
| Others | 5 (3.91) |
| Microbial data, n (%) | |
| Gram positive | 97 (75.78) |
| Gram negative | 39 (30.47) |
| Mixed | 27 (21.09) |
| Positive blood cultures | 58 (45.31) |
| Other site cultures | 26 (20.31) |
Values are expressed as n (%) or median (95% confidence interval) unless otherwise indicated.