Table 1.
Demographics and results of 104 patients extubated in the operating room
| Full sternotomy (n = 44) | Less-invasive incision (n = 60) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 61.5 (45.8-71.5) | 63.5 (55.3-72.3) | .256 |
| Female gender | 27 (61.4) | 19 (31.7) | .003 |
| Surgical procedures | |||
| Valve surgery | 26 (59.1) | 47 (78.3) | .034 |
| Single valve | 22 (50.0) | 47 (78.3) | .003 |
| Aortic valve | 12 | 14 | |
| Mitral valve | 5 | 28 | |
| Tricuspid valve | 3 | 5 | |
| Pulmonary valve | 2 | 0 | |
| Multiple valve | 4 (9.1) | 0 (0.0) | .030 |
| Aortic valve | 3 | 0 | |
| Mitral valve | 2 | 0 | |
| Tricuspid valve | 2 | 0 | |
| Pulmonary valve | 1 | 0 | |
| CABG | 6 (13.6) | 2 (3.3) | .068 |
| Other cardiac surgery | 28 (63.6) | 21 (35.0) | .004 |
| Operative time, min | 205.0 (154.0-274.0) | 202.0 (179.0-239.0) | .842 |
| Anesthesia time, min | 297.5 (262.3-369.8) | 316.0 (296.5-361.0) | .081 |
| Complications | |||
| Reintubation | 2 (4.6) | 3 (5.0) | 1.000 |
| Due to respiratory insufficiency | 0 | 0 | |
| Pneumonia | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | -- |
| Atrial fibrillation | 9 (20.5) | 14 (23.3) | .727 |
| Rhythm disturbance requiring permanent device | 2 (4.6) | 2 (3.3) | 1.000 |
| Renal failure requiring dialysis | 1 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) | .423 |
| Stroke | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | -- |
| TIA | 1 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) | .423 |
| Reoperation | 2 (4.6) | 2 (3.3) | 1.000 |
| Due to bleeding | 2 | 1 | |
| Discharge to home | 40 (90.9) | 54 (90.0) | 1.000 |
Values are median (IQR or n (%). CABG, Coronary bypass grafting; TIA, transient ischemic attack.