Table 5 Impact of carbapenem-resistant bacteria causing VARI
From: Ventilator-associated respiratory infection in a resource-restricted setting: impact and etiology
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae/A. baumannii or P. aeruginosa | Carbapenem-sensitive Enterobacteriaceae/A. baumannii or P. aeruginosa | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
ICU length of stay (days) | 26 (20.5–33.5) | 29.5 (23.5–39.5) | 0.23 |
ICU cost (USD) | 6053 (3806–7824) | 3131 (2108–7551) | 0.04 |
In-hospital mortality | 10/40 (25%) | 3/28 (10.7%) | 0.14 |
Antibiotic use (DOT) | 37.5 (29–45.5) | 21 (15.5–33) | <0.01 |