Table 5. Associations of Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With Culture-positive Pneumonia With Source(s) of Positive Cultures, Adjusted for Demographics, Baseline Comorbidities, and Illness Severity.
| Outcome | Respiratory vs Blood | Both vs Blood | Both vs Respiratory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case fatality | 0.93 (.81–1.06) | 1.47 (1.12–1.94) | 1.59 (1.22–2.08) |
| 30-day readmission | 1.16 (.97–1.39) | 1.12 (.71–1.78) | 0.97 (.61–1.53) |
| Late ICUa | 0.98 (.81–1.17) | 0.95 (.53–1.70) | 0.97 (.54–1.75) |
| Late IMVa | 1.52 (1.28–1.81) | 1.64 (1.11–2.42) | 1.08 (.72–1.60) |
| Late vasopressora | 0.78 (.67–.92) | 1.02 (.70–1.49) | 1.31 (.90–1.90) |
| Mean multiplier | |||
| Length of stay | 0.90 (.87–.93) | 1.06 (.96–1.17) | 1.18 (1.07–1.29) |
| Costs | 0.87 (.82–.92) | 1.08 (.97–1.20) | 1.24 (1.14–1.35) |
Data are presented as odds ratio or multiplier (95% confidence interval). Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit; IMV, invasive mechanical ventilation.
a
Among patients not previously in ICU, on IMV, or vasopressor, respectively.