Table 2 Outcomes, intention to treat analysis
Pillow group n = 62 | Control group n = 62 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary outcome: successful LP (n, %, n = 121) | 41 (67.2) | 34 (56.7) | 0.23 |
Only one attempt (n, %) | 50 (80.7) | 50 (80.7) | - |
Objective of LP reached (n, %) | 60 (96.8) | 60 (96.8) | - |
Macroscopic haemorrhage (n, %) | 10 (16.1) | 5 (8.1) | 0.17 |
Microscopic haemorrhage (RBC > 50/mm3, n, %) | 42 (67.7) | 47 (75.8) | 0.49 |
Operating physician satisfaction: nb very satisfied or satisfied (n, %, n = 124) | 49 (79) | 52 (83.9) | 0.49 |
Child anxiety (LeBaron scale): median (min.-max, n = 124) | 4 (0–33) | 3.5 (0–23) | 0.28 |
Child satisfaction: nb "very satisfied" or "satisfied" (n, %, available in children over 6 years, n = 47, 46) | 27 (84.4) | 27(75) | 0.34 |
Nursing team satisfaction: nb "very satisfied" or "satisfied" (n, %, n = 124) | 50 (81) | 49 (79) | 0.82 |
Parents satisfaction (n, %, n = 75 answers) | 24 (72.7) | 34 (81) | 0.39 |
Post-LP syndrome (n, %, n = 124) | 9 (14.5) | 15 (24.2) | 0.17 |