From: Incidence of bacteremia at the time of ICU admission and its impact on outcome
Organism | Number of patients (n= 60) | Need for inotropes | Need for renal support | Need for mechanical ventilation | ICU mortality |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
E. coli | 27 (45%) | 15 (55.6%) | 9 (33.3%) | 13 (48.1%) | 13 (48.1%) |
P. aeruginosa | 11 (18.3%) | 9 (81.8%) | 4 (36.4%) | 9 (81.8%) | 8 (72.7%) |
K. pneumoniae | 7 (11.7%) | 2 (28.6%) | 2 (28.6%) | 4 (57.1%) | 1 (14.3%) |
S. aureus | 5 (8.3%) | 3 (60%) | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) |
Others | 8 (13.3%) | 6 (75%) | 2 (25%) | 6 (75%) | 3 (37.5%) |