Table 2.
Mean values ± SD of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in mmHg, partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) in mmHg, total carbon dioxide tension (TCO2) in mEq/L, bicarbonates (HCO3−) in mmol/L, an oxygen saturation (sO2) as a percentage (%) and pH
| Parameter | Operated (mean ± SD) | Sham-operated (mean ± SD) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaCO2 (mmHg) | 29.2 ± 2.6 | 29.2 ± 1.7 | 0.1 |
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 90 ± 18.2 | 98.3 ± 24.5 | 0.21 |
| TCO2 (mEq/L) | 22.78 ± 4.18 | 21.33 ± 2.34 | 0.1 |
| HCO3− (mmol/L) | 21.8 ± 4.02 | 20.53 ± 2.36 | 0.11 |
| sO2 (%) | 96.89 ± 2.37 | 97.83 ± 1.17 | 0.24 |
| pH | 7.46 ± 0.06 | 7.45 ± 0.06 | 0.18 |