Table 3.
Adjusted odds ratios of incident CVC usage by distance to centre and pre-dialysis care (distance X any pre-dialysis care interaction p < 0.0001)
| Pre-dialysis care | Distance from dialysis centre (km) | % CVC (N) | Adjusted OR of CVC, no pre-dialysis care |
|---|---|---|---|
| No |
<5 |
91.2 (2698) |
Referent |
| 5-20 |
89.6 (3557) |
1.02 (0.80-1.29) |
|
| >20 |
89.8(3968) |
3.64 (2.62-5.07) |
|
| Yes | <5 |
70.0 (2961) |
Referent |
| 5-20 |
69.5 (3694) |
1.21 (1.10-1.34) |
|
| >20 | 76.2 (4234) | 2.42 (2.16-2.71) |
Models adjusted for race, era, sex, age, BMI, albumin, hemoglobin, co-morbidities, region, cause of ESRD.