Table 2.
Comparison of steroid regimens (induction, maintenance and total treatment) utilized by pediatricians and pediatric nephrologists
| Variable | Steroid regimen | Children admitted to PU (n = 132) | Children admitted to PNU (n = 86) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | Induction | 5 (2.5–8) | 6 (4–11) | 0.0001 |
| Maintenance | 20 (5–39.5) | 14 (3–44) | 0.0003 | |
| Total | 24 (9–45.5) | 20 (10–48) | 0.0014 | |
| PDN (mg/m2) | Induction | 1,887 (756–4,260) | 2,117 (1,092–5,341) | 0.012 |
| Maintenance | 1,883 (657–4,235) | 1,259 (525–3,321) | 0.0001 | |
| Total | 3,722 (1,904–6,035) | 3,301 (2,250–5,660) | 0.008 |
PDN, Prednisone; PU, pediatric unit; PNU, pediatric nephrology unit
Values are presented as the median with the range given in parenthesis