Table 1

Adjusted results for PaCO2 variables in relation to outcome of sIVH/death

PaCO2 variableAdjusted OR (95% CI)p Value
Max PaCO2 (per 10 mm Hg)1.27 (1.13 to 1.41)<0.0001
PaCO2 category
 Hypocapnic1.16 (0.76 to 1.78)0.50
 Hypercapnic1.62 (1.05 to 2.51)0.029
 Fluctuator1.68 (0.95 to 2.97)0.077
 NormocapnicReference
Average PaCO2 (per 10 mm Hg)1.11 (0.80 to 1.55)0.52
  • PaCO2, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide; sIVH, severe intraventricular haemorrhage.