| Statistic | 1994 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive care unit length of stay | 3.63 days | 2.80 days |
| Total hospital lenght of stay | 10.28 days | 8.84 days |
| In-hospital mortality rate | 8.7% | 5.2% |
| Rate of adverse drug events | 1.22% | 0.04% |
Source: Burke JP, Pestotnik SL. Antibiotic use and microbial resistance in intensive care units: impact of computer-assisted decision support. J Chemother 1999;11(6):530-5.