CT users (n = 44) | Non-CT users (n = 207) | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|
O2 (% requiring) | 25 | 15 | |
O2(hours received) | 33 (19 to 48) | 23 (11 to 55) | 0.69 |
IV fluids (% requiring) | 27 | 29 | |
IV fluid (hours received) | 22 (16 to 37) | 18 (10 to 37) | 0.45 |
Nebuliser (% requiring) | 18 | 28 | |
Nebuliser (number of treatments) | 25 (10 to 53) | 14 (9 to 23) | 0.29 |
IV antibiotic (% requiring) | 66 | 53 | |
IV antibiotic doses | 8 (5 to 13) | 8 (5 to 11) | 0.56 |
Length of stay in hours | 54 (25 to 81) | 44 (26 to 67) | 0.19 |
Where appropriate variables are expressed as median (interquartile range).
IV, intravenous.