Table 1 Data expressed as mean ±SD, *=P>0.05, NS=non-significant
ATB | No ATB | ||
|---|---|---|---|
(n=41) | (n=23) | P | |
Admission APACHE II | 18.8± 8.3 | 17.6± 10.4 | NS |
ISS (Injury Severity Score) | 27.9± 10.1 | 24.5± 14.1 | NS |
Length of stay (days) | 12.4± 9.6 | 5.9± 2.6 | * |
Mechanical ventilation (days) | 9.1± 8.7 | 3.5± 3.6 | * |
Number of acquired | 17 (41.5%) | 4 (17.4%) | * |
pulmonary infection |