Cost-effectiveness calculation
| A&E | ICU | Hospitalisation | Outpatient | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Months prior to TLA | 21 | 4 | 13 | 72 | |
| 12 Months with TLA | 7 | 0 | 6 | 28 | |
| Reduction | 14 | 4 | 7 | 44 | |
| Cost per episode | £1455 | £3743 | £1090 | £70 | |
| Total | |||||
| Total savings | £20 367 | £14 973 | £7630 | £3069 | £46 039 |
| Savings per person | £1535 | ||||
| Incremental cost/(savings) | £553 | ||||
| Incremental cost-effective ratio | £8998/QALY | ||||
A&E, accident and emergency; ICU, intensive care unit; QUALY, quality-adjusted life years; TLA, temperature-controlled laminar airflow.