TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population
| Characteristics | Overall (n = 89) | BSI Not Acquired (n = 29) | BSI Acquired (n = 60) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females, n (%) | 20 (22.5) | 5 (17.2) | 15 (25.0) | 0.589 |
| Median age (IQR), yr | 61.5 (53.1–68.7) | 59.2 (50.7–69.6) | 61.5 (53.7–68.5) | 0.875 |
| Median Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score upon admission (IQR) | 9.00 (7.0–12.0) | 8.00 (5.0–10.0) | 9.50 (8.0–12.0) | 0.042 |
| Median Charlson Comorbidity Index (IQR) | 2.00 (1.0–3.0) | 3.00 (1.0–3.0) | 2.00 (1.0–3.0) | 0.069 |
| Median days from symptom onset to ICU (IQR) | 11.0 (8.0–15.0) | 12.0 (8.0–16.0) | 10.5 (7.7–15.0) | 0.364 |
| Median time from hospitalization to ICU (IQR) | 1.0 (0.0–4.0) | 1.0 (0.0–3.0) | 2.0 (0.0–5.0) | 0.246 |
| Median length of ICU stay, d, (IQR) | 12.0 (8.0–18.0) | 8.0 (5.0–12.0) | 15.0 (11.0–23.0) | < 0.001 |
| Mechanical ventilation, n (%) | 83 (93.3) | 24 (82.8) | 59 (98.3) | 0.013 |
BSI = bloodstream infection, IQR = interquartile range.
Italicized values indicate p < 0.05.