The study authors sought to determine lengths of stay and healthcare costs associated with bloodstream infections. Their study of the inpatient sample showed the following key points:
• In 2003, 113,439 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections occurred.
• The average length of stay for bloodstream infections was 16 days, compared to 5.4 days for those without bloodstream infections.
• The average healthcare cost for patients with bloodstream infections was $85,813, compared to $22,821 for patients without these infections.
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