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Lookup NU author(s): Adenike AdesanyaORCiD, Dr Louise Coats, Professor Judith Rankin
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© 2023, The Author(s).We sought to estimate the median post-operative length of stay (PLOS) and predictors of PLOS following tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) repair at a specialist surgical center in the North of England. The local National Congenital Heart Disease Audit dataset was used to identify patients aged < 2 years who underwent surgical repair for ToF between 1 January 1986 and 13 May 2022. Coefficients representing the median change in PLOS (days) according to predictors were estimated using Quantile regression. There were 224 patients (59.4% male, median age = 9 months, interquartile range (IQR) 5–13 months) with a median PLOS of 9 days (IQR 7–13). In the univariable regression, age (months) and weight (kg) at operation (β = − 0.17, 95% CI: − 0.33, − 0.01) and (β = − 0.53, 95% CI: − 0.97, − 0.10), previous (cardiac or thoracic) procedure (β = 5, 95% CI:2.38, 7.62), procedure urgency (elective vs urgent) (β = 2.8, 95% CI:0.39, 5.21), bypass time (mins) (β = 0.03, 95% CI:0.01, 0.05), cross-clamp time (mins) (β = 0.03, 95% CI:0.01, 0.06) and duration of post-operative intubation (days) (β = 0.81, 95% CI:0.67, 0.96), were significantly associated with PLOS. Previous procedure and intubation time remained significant in multivariable analyses. Some patient and operative factors can predict PLOS following complete ToF repair. Information on PLOS is important for health professionals to support parents in preparing for their child's discharge and to make any necessary practical arrangements. Health commissioners can draw on evidence-based guidance for resource planning. The small sample size may have reduced the power to detect small effect sizes, but this regional study serves as a foundation for a larger national study.
Author(s): Adesanya AM, Best KE, Coats L, Rankin J
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Pediatric Cardiology
Year: 2024
Volume: 45
Pages: 92-99
Online publication date: 12/09/2023
Acceptance date: 25/08/2023
Date deposited: 28/09/2023
ISSN (print): 0172-0643
ISSN (electronic): 1432-1971
Publisher: Springer
URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-023-03287-7
DOI: 10.1007/s00246-023-03287-7
PubMed id: 37698700
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