Table 1.
The comparison of the preoperative and operative data between groups I and II.
| Variable | Group (1) | Group (2) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males/females | 44/20 | 12/7 | |
| Average age (months) | 18.8 ± 24.4 SD | 15.6 ± 16 SD | 0.06 |
| Average weight (kg) | 8.6 ± 4.4 SD | 6.9 ± 3.4 SD | 0.12 |
| Average of preoperative saturation | 72.7 ± 6 SD | 71 ± 5.3 SD | 0.25 |
| Average of bypass time (min) | 104 ± 32 SD | 86.8 ± 6.8 SD | 0.04 |
| Average of preoperative RVOT max PG (mm Hg) | 72.5 ± 19 SD | 66 ± 18 SD | 0.21 |
kg: Kilo-grams, max: maximum, PG: pressure gradient, mm Hg: millimeter mercury.