Table 2

Univariate analysis of factors associated with mortality

CharacteristicDeceased, n (%)Living, n (%)Totalp Value (Fisher's exact test)OR (95% CI) deceased vs living patients
59 (14.1)360 (85.8)419
Gender
 Male26 (44.1)172 (47.8)1980.670.87 (0.48 to 1.58)
 Female33 (55.9)188 (52.2)221
Cardiac status
CHD data available52 (14.2)314 (85.8)366<0.00015.27 (2.06 to 13.99)
 With CHD46 (88.5)187 (59.5)233
 Normal cardiac anatomy6 (11.5)127 (40.5)133
Calcium status
Calcium data available242532770.0014.27 (1.67 to 11.15)
 Hypocalcaemia15 (62.5)71 (28.1)86
 Normal calcium9 (37.5)182 (71.2)191
Airway status
Airway data available62462520.004313.38 (1.19 to 110.51)
 Malacia4 (67)32 (13)36
 Normal airway2 (33)214 (87)216
  • CHD, congenital heart disease.