Table 3.
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome evaluation and the peak value of variables during the initial 5 postoperative days
| Variables | DXM (n = 52) | N-DXM (n = 40) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIRS criteria, n (%) | 20 (38.5) | 13 (32.5) | 0.555 |
| 2 | 17 (32.7) | 9 (22.5) | |
| 3 | 3 (5.8) | 4 (10.0) | |
| White blood cell, ×109/L | 13.01 ± 0.58 | 10.04 ± 0.61 | 0.002 |
| Body temperature, °C | 37.67 ± 0.08 | 37.92 ± 0.09 | 0.040 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 89.06 ± 1.21 | 95.95 ± 1.70 | 0.001 |
Bpm beats per minute, DXM dexamethasone group, N-DXM non-dexamethasone group, SIRS systemic inflammatory response syndrome