Table 4 Characteristics of antibiotic treatment
Variable | CAPUCI I group | CAPUCI II group | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 72) | (n = 72) | ||
Previous antibiotic | 14 (19.4) | 10 (13.9) | 0.50 |
Monotherapy | 17 (23.6) | 7 (9.7) | 0.04 |
Combined therapy | 55 (76.4) | 65 (90.3) | 0.04 |
Antibiotic initiated 0 to 3 hours | 25 (37.5) | 46 (63.9) | <0.01 |
Antibiotic initiated 4 to 6 hours | 21 (29.2) | 17 (23.6) | 0.57 |
Antibiotic initiated more than 6 hours | 25 (33.3) | 9 (12.5) | <0.01 |
Adequate according to 2007 IDSA/ATS guidelines | 31 (43.1) | 41 (56.9) | 0.13 |