Table 3.
Outcomes
| Non-Resuscitative Thoracotomy (n=246) | Sternotomy (n=246) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any complication(s)* | 48/190 (25) | 23/190 (12) | 0.0007 |
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| Mortality | 73 (30) | 20 (8) | >0.0001 |
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| Duration among those discharged alive | |||
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| Median DMV (IQR)* | n=66 2 (1, 3) |
n=66 1 (1, 2) |
0.0018 |
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| Median ICU LOS days (IQR)* | n=147 3 (2, 5) |
n=147 (3 (2, 4) |
0.0133 |
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| Median LOS days (IQR)* | n=161 8 (6, 11) |
n=161 7 (5, 9) |
0.0003 |
ALL data are presented as n (percent).
*
Denominators differ due to missing data
DMV, days on mechanical ventilation; ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, Length of stay; SD, standard deviation; IQR, interquartile range.