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Table 2 Multivariate logistic regression analyses for favoring Mutsu-Senshi® (modified visual analog scale >0)

From: The add-on effect of the Mutsu-Senshi® skin cooling device for needle insertion pain in hemodialysis patients: a multicenter prospective study

 

Adjusted odds ratio

95 % CI

P value

Age

   

 <65 years

Reference

  

 ≥65 years

1.20

0.47–3.07

0.705

Sex

   

 Men

Reference

  

 Women

0.76

0.25–2.35

0.634

Dialysis vintage

   

 <5 years

Reference

  

 ≥5 years

1.27

0.49–3.27

0.624

Reason for ESRD

   

 Non-diabetes

Reference

  

 Diabetes

0.63

0.23–1.75

0.375

Needle insertion site

   

 Forearm

Reference

  

 Upper arm

0.70

0.13-3.76

0.674

Lidocaine patch use

   

 No

Reference

  

 Yes

1.12

0.42-2.98

0.815

Needle diameter

   

 18 gauge

Reference

  

 15–17 gauge

5.69

2.17–14.96

<0.001

  1. CI confidence interval, ESRD end-stage renal disease