Table 2 Post-partum maternal morbidity
From: Correction: Do maternal albumin levels affect post-operative complications after cesarean delivery?
Variable | Serum albumin level < 3.3 (n = 250) | Serum albumin level ≥ 3.3 (n = 287) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Duration of hospitalization (days) | 3.1 ± 0.4 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 0.08 |
Rehospitalization rate | 1 (0.4%) | 15 (5.2%) | 0.001 |
Surgical site infection | 4 (1.6%) | 16 (5.6%) | 0.02 |
Positive blood culture | 1 (0.6%) | 7 (3.4%) | 0.05 |
Antibiotic treatment | 8 (3.2%) | 31 (10.8%) | 0.001 |
Surgical intervention | 0 (0%) | 6 (2.1%) | 0.03 |
Laboratory tests post operative | |||
 Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 10.4 ± 1.3 | 10.7 ± 1.3 | 0.003 |
 White blood cells (K/microL) | 10.1 ± 2.5 | 10.6 ± 2.5 | 0.04 |
 Platelets (K/microL) | 192.2 ± 55.2 | 194.8 ± 53.6 | 0.6 |
Need for blood transfusion | 2 (0.8%) | 3 (1.1%) | 1 |