Table 2. Patients’ outcomes.
| Variable | PROSM group (n=61) | Control group (n=61) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU admission, n (%) | 14 (23.0) | 28 (45.9) | 0.008a |
| Clinical complications, n (%) | 5 (8.2) | 6 (9.8) | 0.752a |
| Surgical complications, n (%) | 4 (6.6) | 9 (14.8) | 0.142a |
| Reoperation, n (%) | 3 (4.9) | 1 (1.6) | 0.619b |
| Mortality, n (%) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.6) | 1.000b |
| ICU LOS, days | |||
| Median (IQR) | 0.0 (0.00) | 0.0 (2.00) | 0.001c |
| Mean (SD) | 0.3 (0.58) | 1.2 (1.65) | |
| Hospital LOS, days | |||
| Median (IQR) | 1.0 (1.00) | 3.0 (3.00) | <0.001c |
| Mean (SD) | 1.6 (1.32) | 3.9 (3.25) | |
| Chest drain duration, days | <0.001c | ||
| Median (IQR) | 1.0 (1.00) | 3.0 (3.00) | |
| Matmed costs, R$ | 2,458.26 | 2,052.35 | 0.933c |
| Median (IQR) | (3,536.30) | (4,319.70) | |
| Procedure costs, R$ | 2,726.47 | 4,311.41 | <0.001c |
| Median (IQR) | (1,709.58) | (2,205.63) | |
| Daily costs, R$ | 2,627.78 | 4,848.36 | <0.001c |
| Median (IQR) | (1,780.15) | (4,327.82) | |
| Total costs, R$ | 8,119.15 | 10,998.36 | <0.001c |
| Median (IQR) | (5,577.93) | (9,763.48) | |
| Post-surgical costs, R$ | 4,068.92 | 6,626.96 | <0.001c |
| Median (IQR) | (4,068.92) | (6,626.96) |
a, Chi-Square test; b, Fisher’s exact test; c, Mann-Whitney-U test. PROSM, Santa Marcelina’s Enhanced Protocol; ICU, Intensive Care Unit; LOS, length of stay; MatMed, materials and medication.