Effect of postoperative positive airway pressure on risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective cohort study

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 DVT^a	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)
ICU^b 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 Stay^c ≥ 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)

^aPulmonary embolus and/or deep vein thrombosis as indicated by radiographic (including ultrasound) or autopsy
^bIntensive care unit
^cThe period between immediate postoperative care to discharge to telemetry unit, not including ICU readmission days

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