Before protocol(n = 116) | After protocol(n = 117) | |
---|---|---|
*p<0.001 (χ2 test). | ||
Mean (SD) age (years) | 54.5 (20.5) | 60.4 (10.6) |
Age >75 years | 24.1% | 23.9% |
Sex (M/F) | 56/60 | 68/49 |
Comorbidities | ||
COPD | 15 (13%) | 23 (20%) |
Asthma | 8 (7%) | 5 (4%) |
Cardiac failure | 17 (15%) | 28 (24%) |
Cerebrovascular disease | 12 (10%) | 19 (16%) |
Cancer | 3 (2%) | 6 (5%) |
Chronic liver disease | 1 (1%) | 3 (2%) |
Pneumonia Severity Index score | ||
Class I | 36 (31%) | 29 (25%) |
Class II | 24 (21%) | 14 (12%) |
Class III | 22 (19%) | 20 (17%) |
Class IV | 26 (22%) | 43 (37%) |
Class V | 8 (7%) | 11 (9%) |
Mean (SD) hospital stay (days) | 9.1 (2.1) | 7.9 (4.9) |
Admission rate | 86% | 49%* |