Table 5.
Comparison of blood loss and discoloration between groups.
| CTR [n (%)] | TRT [n (%)] | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood loss (g) | |||
| Sternum POD 2 | |||
| 0 g | 5 (33%) | 7 (47%) | NS |
| 0.5–5 g | 10 (67%) | 8 (53%) | |
| EVH POD 2 | |||
| 1–10 g | 7 (47%) | 4 (27%) | NS |
| 10–20 g | 5 (33%) | 7 (47%) | |
| >20 g | 3 (20%) | 4 (27%) | |
| Discoloration (cm2) | |||
| Sternum POD 2 | |||
| No discoloration | 14 (93%) | 15 (100%) | NS |
| 26–100 cm2 | 1 (7%) | — | |
| Sternum office visit | |||
| No discoloration | 15 (100%) | 15 (100%) | NS |
| EVH POD 2 | |||
| No discoloration | 3 (20%) | 2 (13%) | NS |
| 1–25 cm2 | 3 (20%) | 3 (21%) | |
| 26–100 cm2 | 3 (20%) | 5 (36%) | |
| 101–225 cm2 | 2 (13%) | 4 (29%) | |
| >225 cm2 | 4 (27%) | 1 (7%) | |
| EVH office visit | |||
| No discoloration | 11 (73%) | 13 (86%) | NS |
| 1–25 cm2 | 1 (7%) | 2 (14%) | |
| 26–100 cm2 | 3 (20%) | — |
NS, not significant.