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Table 2 Baseline characteristics

From: Multiplex PCR point of care testing versus routine, laboratory-based testing in the treatment of adults with respiratory tract infections: a quasi-randomised study assessing impact on length of stay and antimicrobial use

 

Control

Intervention

Male gender

52% (110/211)

52% (172/334)

Age (years)a

61 (47–73)

67 (47–77)

Charlson scorea

0 (0–2)

1 (0–3)

White cell count (×109/L)a

9.6 (6.8–13.7)

9.6 (6.9–13.1)

C-Reactive protein (mg/L)a

38.3 (9.4–123.1)

39.5 (15.4–124.5)

Early warning scorea

2 (1–4)

2 (1–4)

Admitted on the weekend

22% (47/211)

22% (73/334)

  1. amedian (IQR), Early Warning Score: Six physiological parameters routinely recorded: i) respiratory rate, ii) oxygen saturations, iii) temperature, iv) systolic blood pressure, v) pulse rate and vi) level of consciousness. In addition, a weighting score of 2 should be added for any patient requiring supplemental oxygen (oxygen delivery by mask or nasal cannulae)
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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