Table 2. Comparison of Length of Stay Between Variables.
Length of stay (days) (mean ± SD) | P value | |
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Pre-loop diuretic urinary sodium | ||
≤ 50 mmol/L (n = 21) | 8.57 ± 6.161 | 0.04 |
> 50 mmol/L (n = 30) | 5.30 ± 4.01 | |
Post-loop diuretic urinary sodium | ||
≤ 50 mmol/L (n = 12) | 8.67 ± 4.14 | 0.126 |
> 50 mmol/L (n = 39) | 6.03 ± 5.39 | |
Gender | ||
Male (n = 40) | 6.28 ± 4.89 | 0.417 |
Female (n = 11) | 8.00 ± 6.34 | |
Diuretic administration strategy | ||
Nonaggressive (n = 21) | 6.43 ± 3.84 | 0.805 |
Aggressive (n = 30) | 6.80 ± 6.05 |