Table 3

Multivariable analysis (stepwise forward logistic regression) for MICPB impact on outcome variables

Outcome variable
OR
(95% CI)
P value
Adjusted for

Early extubation
1.34
(0.68–1.12)
0.27
Age, recent MI, serum creatinine value, fast-track program
Early ICU discharge
1.31
(1.06–1.6)
0.001
Gender, ejection fraction, serum creatinine value,
unstable angina, cerebrovascular accident,
CPB duration, fast-track program
Early hospital discharge
1.46
(1.18–1.8)
0.001
Gender, recent MI, serum creatinine value,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CPB duration,
lowest temperature on CPB, fast-track program
Postoperative intra-aortic balloon pump
0.7
(0.4–1.17)
0.17
Age, ejection fraction, recent MI, CPB duration,
lowest hematocrit on CPB
Atrial fibrillation
0.83
(0.69–0.99)
0.049
Gender, ejection fraction, preoperative hematocrit
Ventricular arrhythmias
0.45
(0.28–0.73)
0.001
Ejection fraction, serum creatinine value
Cardiac arrest
0.15
(0.04–0.5)
0.002
Congestive heart failure

CI, confidence interval; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; ICU, intensive care unit; MI, myocardial infarction; MICPB, minimally invasive cardiopulmonary bypass; OR, odds ratio.

Ranucci and Isgrò Critical Care 2007 11:R45   doi:10.1186/cc5777