Table 3. Secondary Outcomes of the Trial.
| Outcome | Participants, No. (%) (N = 367) | Absolute risk difference (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted risk difference (95% CI)a | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal suction group (n = 184) | Enhanced suction group (n = 183) | |||||
| All medical revisitsb | 53 (28.8) | 40 (21.9) | 0.07 (−0.02 to 0.16) | .15 | 0.08 (−0.01 to 0.16) | .08 |
| ED revisits | 31 (16.9) | 23 (12.6) | 0.04 (−0.03 to 0.12) | .30 | 0.05 (−0.02 to 0.11) | .16c |
| Normal feeding at 72 hd | 112 (60.9) | 122 (66.7) | −0.06 (−0.16 to 0.04) | .28 | −0.06 (−0.15 to 0.04) | .25 |
| Normal sleep at 72 h | 86 (46.7) | 86 (47.0) | −0.003 (−0.10 to 0.10) | >.99 | −0.003(−0.11 to 0.10) | .95 |
| Normal parental sleep | 51 (27.7) | 71 (38.8) | −0.11 (−0.21 to −0.02) | .03 | −0.11 (−0.21 to −0.02) | .02 |
| Satisfied with care after ED dischargee | 145 (78.8) | 148 (80.9) | −0.02 (−0.10 to 0.06) | .70 | −0.02 (−0.11 to 0.06) | .58 |
Abbreviation: ED, emergency department.
Post hoc adjustment was made for stratification at randomization for age group, with site as a random effect.
Defined as any unscheduled visit for bronchiolitis to any medical facility or practitioner within 72 hours of ED discharge.
Based on logistic regression analysis.
Defined as greater than 80% normal fluid intake.
Defined as satisfied or very satisfied with bronchiolitis care after discharge.