Table 8.
Generalized estimation equation (GEE) model to assess the association between total fluid intake during the first week of life and patent ductus arteriosus.
| β | CI 95% | p | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent ductus arteriosus | ||||
| Absent | - | - | ||
| Present | 0.068 | −2.548 | 2.684 | 0.960 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | −0.405 | −1.053 | 0.243 | 0.221 |
| Days | 12.588 | 12.269 | 12.907 | <0.001 |
| Constant | 80.405 | 61.346 | 99.464 | <0.001 |
CI, confidence interval; dependent variable: total fluid intake; independent variables: days, patent ductus arteriosus, gestational age (weeks) and without interactions.