Table 1 Proceedings concerning 'before' versus 'after' groups
| Proceedings | 'Before' group (%) | 'After' group (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultures obtained before antibiotics | 68.1 | 84.3 | 0.01 |
| Antibiotics in a due time (2-hour interval) | 61.7 | 80.0 | 0.009 |
| Corticosteroids | 56.4 | 74.4 | 0.01 |
| Activated protein C | 1.0 | 12.2 | 0.002 |