Table 1.
Physiologic variables at baseline, during hypoxic-asphyxic arrest, and after resuscitation in piglets in the induced hypotension groups.
| Variable | Group (n = 8 per group) | Baseline | Hypoxia 42 min | Asphyxia 7 min | ROSC 1 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (bpm) |
Arrest, 1 day recovery | 187 ± 27 | 244 ± 42 | 53 ± 22 | 217 ± 50 |
| Arrest, 2 day recovery | 196 ± 92 | 196 ± 92 | 53 ± 25 | 213 ± 43 | |
| Sham, 2 day recovery | 175 ± 43 | ||||
| MAP (mmHg) |
Arrest, 1 day recovery | 60 ± 10 | 54 ± 19 | 25 ± 10 | 57 ± 8 |
| Arrest, 2 day recovery | 68 ± 14 | 68 ± 14 | 38 ± 15 | 63 ± 17 | |
| Sham, 2 day recovery | 68 ± 14 | ||||
| Rectal temp (°C) |
Arrest, 1 day recovery | 37.8 ± 1.0 | 38.6 ± 0.6 | 38.5 ± 0.7 | 38.4 ± 0.7 |
| Arrest, 2 day recovery | 38.1 ± 0.6 | 38.1 ± 0.6 | 38.2 ± 0.5 | 38.4 ± 0.4 | |
| Sham, 2 day recovery | 37.9 ± 1.3 |
MAP = mean arterial blood pressure; ROSC = return of spontaneous circulation.