Table 2.
Hemodynamic profile immediately prior to transfusion
| Variable | Global | Liberal | Restrictive | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 74 | N = 39 | N = 35 | ||
| CVP (cmH2O) | 17.4 ± 2.6 | 17.0 ± 2.4 | 17.9 ± 2.9 | 0.15 |
| Dobutamine use | 55 (74.3) | 29 (52.7) | 26 (47.3) | 1.00 |
| Dobutamine dose (μg/kg/min) | 5.6 ± 2.1 | 5.1 ± 2.2 | 5.8 ± 2.0 | 0.20 |
| Norepinephrine dose (μg/kg/min) | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.98 |
CVP - central venous pressure. The results are expressed as numbers (%) or mean ± standard deviation. Chi square test, t-student or Mann-Whitney test.