Table 5.
Estimated Effect of Calcium Use on Outcomes
| Outcome | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted effect (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return of spontaneous circulation1 | 0.87 (0.61, 1.24) | 0.445 | |
| Survival to hospital discharge | 0.68 (0.52, 0.89) | 0.005 | |
| Survival to hospital discharge with favourable neurologic outcome2,3 | 0.75 (0.57, 0.98) | 0.038 | |
| Survival to hospital discharge with PCPC of 1, 2, or no worse than baseline2 | 0.77 (0.59, 1.01) | 0.060 | |
| Change from baseline to hospital discharge in functional status (FSS) of survivors2 | 0.02 (−0.57, 0.61) | 0.942 | |
| New morbidity (survivors only)4 | 0.95 (0.63, 1.42) | 0.792 |
Models were weighted using stabilized inverse probability of treatment weights and additionally controlled for first documented rhythm, age, illness category, and duration of CPR.
1
Return of spontaneous circulation reported is the immediate outcome of the resuscitation event.
2
Baseline PCPC and FSS represent subject status prior to the event leading to hospitalization.
3
Favourable neurologic outcome is defined as Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category (PCPC) no more than moderate disability (PCPC of 1, 2, or 3) or no worse than baseline.
4
New morbidity among survivors is defined as a worsening from baseline functional status by 3 points or more.