Table 3 Other Postoperative Complications in Relation to Postoperative Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Treatment
Outcomes Categorical Variables, N (%) | No Postoperative PAP (N = 76) | Postoperative PAP (N = 76) | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
In-Hospital Death | 3 (4.0) | 4 (5.3) | 1.35 (0.29 – 6.26) |
Code Blue while on Telemetry Floor | 4 (5.3) | 2 (2.6) | 0.49 (0.09 –2.74) |
Reinbutation | 4 (5.3) | 7 (9.2) | 1.83 (0.51 – 6.52) |
Tracheostomy | 0 | 1 (1.3) | |
PE and/or DVTa | 4 (5.3) | 5 (6.6) | 1.27 (0.33 – 4.91) |
Renal Replacement Therapy | 5 (6.6) | 4 (5.3) | 0.79 (0.20 – 3.06) |
ICUb Readmission | 4 (5.3) | 3 (4.0) | 0.74 (0.16 – 3.42) |
Cerebrovascular Event | 4 (5.3) | 2 (2.6) | 0.49 (0.09 – 2.74) |
Seizures | 0 | 1 (1.3) | |
Initial ICU Length of Stayc ≥ 4 days | 27 (35.5) | 31 (40.8) | 1.25 (0.65 – 2.41) |
Hospital Length of Stay ≥ 10 days | 29 (38.2) | 24 (31.6) | 0.75 (0.38 – 1.46) |
Length of Stay as Continuous Variable, Median (IQR) | |||
Initial ICU Length of Stay (days) | 3 (2 – 5) | 2 (2 – 4.5) | |
Hospital Length of Stay (days) | 8 (7 – 12) | 8 (6 – 12.5) | |