Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of each of the continuous variables assessed for an association with euthanasia of dogs presenting to emergency clinics with GDV.
| Variable | n | Mean (SD) | Median (Q1, Q3) | Min, max | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LACTATE (MMOL/L)a | |||||
| Euthanasia + | 29 | 7.4 (3.1) | 6.9 (4.9, 9.5)b | 3.4, 15.0 | 53 |
| Euthanasia – | 111 | 4.8 (2.9) | 4.1 (2.7, 6.6) | 0.6, 12.5 | 67 |
| Total | 140 | 5.3 (3.1) | 4.5 (2.9, 6.8) | 0.6, 15.0 | 120 |
| AGE (YEARS)a | |||||
| Euthanasia + | 82 | 9.4 (3.4) | 10 (6, 11)b | 2, 16 | 0 |
| Euthanasia – | 178 | 7.3 (3.2) | 7 (4, 9) | 1, 16 | 0 |
| Total | 260 | 8.0 (3.4) | 8 (5, 9) | 1, 16 | 0 |
a
Mann-Whitney U-test.
b
p < 0.0001.