Table 2 Diagnostic features of LISA group compared to control group
LISA (n = 169) | Control (n = 155) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
X-rays, median (IQR) | |||
Chest 1st week | 1.0 (0–2) | 2.0 (1–4) | < 0.001* |
All 1st week | 1.0 (0–3) | 3.0 (1–4) | < 0.001* |
Laboratory tests in 1st week, median (IQR) | |||
Blood gas | 3.0 (1–6) | 5.0 (3–11) | < 0.001* |
Haematology | 6.0 (4–8) | 5.0 (4–7) | 0.108 |
Chemistry | 8.0 (7–9) | 8.0 (7–10) | 0.481 |
Blood culture for suspected EOS | 115 (68.0%) | 120 (77.9%) | 0.046* |