Table 1.
Antimicrobial consumption for the COVID-19 ward and the hospital without the COVID-19 ward during the pandemic period (weeks 10–20).
| Time, Weeks | COVID-19 Ward | Non COVID-19 Wards | Difference of Means (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 | 503.8 ± 362.3 | 848.5 ± 86.0 | 344.6 (−34.5–723.8) |
0.067 |
| 16–20 | 936.0 ± 152.5 | 701.9 ± 56.2 | −234.1 (−420.1–−48.0) |
0.023 |
| 10–20 | 700.3 ± 354.8 | 781.8 ± 104.0 | 81.6 (−162.0–325.1) |
0.479 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation of weekly defined daily doses (DDD) per 1000 occupied bed days (OBD). CI = confidence interval.