Table 3.
Comparison of ABG values between the two groups (mean±SD)
| Time points | ABG | Group V | Group E | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre operative | PaO2 | 88.6±6.8 | 89.2±12.1 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 42.5±2.0 | 41.9±2.9 | >0.05 | |
| 10 minutes after extubation | PaO2 | 196.6±12.4 | 199.5±6.2 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 45.2±3.1 | 44.0±3.2 | >0.05 | |
| 30 minutes after extubation | PaO2 | 126.7±10.6 | 130.8±10.9 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 35.4±6.6 | 36.4±3.8 | >0.05 | |
| 60 minutes after extubation | PaO2 | 116.6±9.2 | 115.4±6.9 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 32.1±6.2 | 33.4±4.1 | >0.05 | |
| 120 minutes after extubation | PaO2 | 108.4±10.6 | 110.6±12.3 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 30.2±2.1 | 29.5±3.2 | >0.05 | |
| 6 hours after extubation | PaO2 | 126.4±12.9 | 122.7±6.7 | >0.05 |
| PaCO2 | 32.4±1.2 | 33.0±2.1 | >0.05 |
ABG - Arterial blood gas