TABLE 1.
Patient demographics and baseline characteristics
| Variables | Remimazolam (n = 200) | Propofol (n = 200) |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex, n (%) | 78 (39.0) | 83 (46.5) |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 70.6(4.7) | 70.1(4.5) |
| Weight (kg), mean (SD) | 56.2(8.7) | 56.4(8.8) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 22.2(2.5) | 22.2(2.3) |
| ASA class, n (%) | ||
| I | 17 (8.5) | 6 (3.0) |
| II | 181 (90.5) | 192 (96.0) |
| III | 2 (1.0) | 2 (1.0) |
| Co‐morbidities, n (%) | ||
| Hypertension | 62 (31.0) | 68 (34.0) |
| Diabetes | 14 (7.0) | 16 (8.0) |
| Haemoglobin (g/dl), mean (SD) | 12.2(1.7) | 12.6(1.6) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg), mean (SD) | 133.9(13.7) | 134.8(12.7) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg), mean (SD) | 78.3(7.8) | 78.4(7.5) |
| Heart rate (beats/min), mean (SD) | 74.8(9.8) | 75.4(10.7) |
| Respiratory rate (breaths/min), mean (SD) | 19.8(0.8) | 19.8(0.6) |
| SPO2 (%), mean (SD) | 99.1(1.3) | 99.2(1.2) |
Abbreviations: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; SD, standard deviation.