TABLE 5.
Sensitivity and Specificity for the Best Predictive Variables for PCD in Term Neonates With Unexplained Respiratory Distressa
| Variable | Sensitivity (95% CI) | Specificity (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Situs inversus | 0.48 (0.34–0.62) | 1.00 (0.92–1.00) |
| Lobar collapse | 0.70 (0.49–0.84) | 1.00 (0.89–1.00) |
| Oxygen >2 d | 0.81 (0.65–0.90) | 0.96 (0.85–0.99) |
| Situs inversus and/or lobar collapse | 0.65 (0.51–0.77) | 1.00 (0.92–1.00) |
| Oxygen >2 d and/or situs inversus | 0.78 (0.64–0.88) | 0.96 (0.85–0.99) |
| Oxygen >2 days and/or lobar collapse | 0.83 (0.69–0.91) | 0.96 (0.85–0.99) |
| Oxygen >2 days and/or situs inversus and/or lobar collapse | 0.87 (0.74–0.94) | 0.96 (0.85–0.99) |
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Values calculated using the entire sample (n = 46 cases and 46 controls) except for lobar collapse variable (subgroup of 23 cases and 31 controls with CXR).