Table 1 Clinical and demographical data of SIRS and sepsis patients.
SIRS (n = 66) | Sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock (n = 9) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender boys/girls (number) | 36/30 | 5/4 | |
Duration of hospitalization/days (median, minimum – maximum) | 7 (2–62) | 16.2 (4–44) | NS |
Antibacterial therapy | 33% (n = 22) | 100% (n = 9) | |
Day of initialization of antibacterial therapy (median, minimum – maximum) | 1(1–13) | 1 (1-1) | NS |
Duration of antibacterial therapy/days (median, minimum – maximum) | 5 (0–15) | 8.8 (4–15) | < 0.05 |