Patient demographics and outcomes according to blood culture positivity.

Table describes demographic and outcome data for patients split by blood culture result: one or more positive blood cultures vs. all cultures negative. Data is presented as frequency (n), median, interquartile range (IQR) and percentage (%). Advanced respiratory support is the number of days requiring ventilation, APACHE II is the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score—used at admission for patients in our critical unit.Patient demographics and outcomes according to blood culture positivity.