Table 1.
Comparison of HE-precipitating factors between groups at hospital admission
| Precipitating factor | ERY | NEO | Total | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehydration |
3 |
4 |
7 (23.0%) |
1.000 |
| Undetermined |
4 |
3 |
7 (23.0%) |
1.000 |
| Hyponatremia |
2 |
4 |
6 (20.0%) |
0.648 |
| Intestinal constipation |
2 |
1 |
3 (10.0%) |
1.000 |
| Animal protein overload |
1 |
1 |
2 (0.7%) |
0.591 |
| Urinary infection |
2 |
0 |
2 (0.7%) |
0.466 |
| Benzodiazepine use |
1 |
1 |
2 (0.7%) |
0.591 |
| Hypokalemia |
0 |
1 |
1 (0.3%) |
0.992 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 30 (100.0%) |
ERY= erythromycin group. NEO= neomycin group. * = Z test comparison.