Table 4:
Univariate associations with survival
| Variable* | Dead (n=15) | Alive (n=30) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age† | 52.3 ± 4.7 | 35.6 ± 3.0 | <0.01 |
| Cannulation Site | 0.45 | ||
| ICU | 14 (93.3%) | 26 (86.7%) | |
| Cath lab | 1 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| OR | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (13.3%) | |
| Right ventricle function | 1.0 | ||
| Normal | 11 (73.3%) | 21 (72.4%) | |
| Abnormal | 4 (26.7%) | 8 (27.6%) | |
| Complications during procedure | 2 (13.3%) | 8 (26.7%) | 0.46 |
| Complications due to cannulation | 1 (6.7%) | 4 (13.3%) | 0.65 |
| Cannula adjustment | 7 (46.7%) | 14 (46.7%) | 1.00 |
| Consequences of initial malposition | 0.05 | ||
| Hypoxemia | 0 (0%) | 4 (14.3%) | |
| Decreased Flow | 1 (6.7%) | 0 (0%) | |
| None | 14 (93.3%) | 24 (85.7%) | |
| Consequences of subsequent malposition | 0.66 | ||
| Hypoxemia | 5 (33.3%) | 8 (27.6%) | |
| Decreased flow | 0 (0%) | 3 (10.3%) | |
| Insufficient document | 1 (6.7%) | 0 (0%) | |
| None | 9 (60%) | 18 (62.1%) | |
*
Number (percent)
†
Mean ± Standard Error
Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit; Cath lab, catheterization laboratory; OR, operating room
Missing values by group: RV Function=1/45; Consequences of initial malposition=1/44; Consequences of subsequent malposition=1/44