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Table 5 Multivariable repeated measures logistic regression modelling for first-time cannulation success

From: Variables associated with successful vascular access cannulation in hemodialysis patients: a prospective cohort study

Variable

Multivariable OR

(95% CI)

p-value

Patient variables

 Log age of accessa

1.68 (1.32–2.14)

< 0.001

 AV type

  Fistula

4.38 (1.89–10.1)

0.001

  Graft

1

 

Episodes of cannulation

 Stent in situ

  No

3.37 (1.39–8.19)

0.007

  Yes

1

 

 Did not use ultrasound

13.7 (6.53–28.6)

< 0.001

1

 

 Did not use tourniquet

2.32 (1.15–4.66)

0.02

1

 

Nurse variables

 Postgrad in renal nursing

  No

2.27 (1.31–3.93)

0.004

  Yes

1

 
  1. OR Odds ratio, CI Confidence interval, AV Arteriovenous, HD Hemodialysis
  2. aFor every 1 year older, OR was 1.68 times more likely to be successful