Duration of Selected Variables, Late-Onset Sepsis Review: NICHD Neonatal Research Network, September 1, 1998 Through August 31, 2000
| Variable | Duration (Days)* | P Value† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late-Onset Sepsis | No Late-Onset Sepsis | ||
| Mechanical ventilation | 23.7 ± 0.50 | 11.6 ± 0.26 | <.001 |
| UAC | 4.9 ± 0.13 | 3.7 ± 0.07 | <.001 |
| UVC | 4.0 ± 0.14 | 2.8 ± 0.07 | <.001 |
| Central venous catheter | 7.2 ± 0.33 | 1.3 ± 0.17 | <.001 |
| Percutaneous central line | 16.4 ± 0.41 | 8.5 ± 0.21 | <.001 |
| PAL | 2.6 ± 0.13 | 1.1 ± 0.07 | <.001 |
| Hyperalimentation | 33.1 ± 0.47 | 16.5 ± 0.24 | <.001 |
| Enteral feedings begun | 7.3 ± 0.15 | 5.5 ± 0.08 | <.001 |
| Full enteral feedings | 27.9 ± 0.38 | 17.3 ± 0.19 | <.001 |
| Regained birth weight | 14.1 ± 0.18 | 13.7 ± 0.10 | .05 |
| Duration of hospital stay | 78.6 ± 1.08 | 60.2 ± 0.54 | <.001 |