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Daily estimated blood loss by chest tubes mL/kg/day.
| Postimplant Day | Median | Q1 | Q3 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 10.1 | 28.1 | <.001 |
| 3 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 9.3 | NS |
| 7 | 1.4 | 0 | 3.8 | NS |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | NS |
The median estimated blood loss in the chest tube drainage system of 13 patients. Median blood loss was significantly higher on postimplant day 1 than days 3, 7, or 10. There was no significant difference between postimplant days 3, 7, and 10. Q1 is the 25th percentile and Q3 is the 75th percentile.
NS, nonsignificant.
