Table 1 Appropriateness of guideline-based antibiotic therapy
From: Utility of an antibiotic guideline in hospital-associated infections
Parameter | Septic shock (n = 35) | Severe sepsis (n = 30) | Sepsis (n = 36) |
|---|---|---|---|
Positive cultures | 23 (66%) | 25 (83%) | 24 (67%) |
Appropriateness | 18/23 (78%) | 21/25 (84%) | 14/24 (58%) |