A recent study indicates that weight impacts mortality for patients who are hospitalized for gram-negative bacteremia. Patients that weigh more than 70 kilograms (154 pounds) have a lower mortality rate compare to patients that weigh less than 70 kilograms (154 pounds.)
Dr. Ronald Hall II and his research team at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy devised a cohort study to research 324 patients hospitalized for gram-negative bacteremia and receiving empiric antibiotic therapy for at least 2 days. To compare mortality rates of patients, the team used regression analysis.
The scientists discovered that the 30-day mortality rate was 11 percent for patients weighing more than 70 kilograms and the 30-day mortality rate
Dr. Ronald Hall II and his research team at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy devised a cohort study to research 324 patients hospitalized for gram-negative bacteremia and receiving empiric antibiotic therapy for at least 2 days. To compare mortality rates of patients, the team used regression analysis.
The scientists discovered that the 30-day mortality rate was 11 percent for patients weighing more than 70 kilograms and the 30-day mortality rate