Table 1.
Absolute and relative frequency distribution of the studied units based on demographic characteristics
| characteristics | Sodium Bicarbonate Group (n=50) | Normal Saline Group (n=50) | Non Washing Group (n=50) | P Value | Test used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 44.98±12.6* | 42.11±11.05 | 44.33±14.74 | 0.526 | One-Way ANOVA |
| Gender | |||||
| Male Female |
4(8)† 46(92) |
5 (10) 45(90) |
3(6) 47(94) |
0.929 | Fisher's Exact Test |
| Past Medical History | |||||
| Ischemic Heart Disease Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus Dyspepsia Other Negative |
1(2) 7(14) 1(2) 2(4) 9(18) 30(60) |
0(0) 7(14) 3(6) 4(8) 5(10) 31(62) |
1(2) 8(16) 4(8) 7(14) 4(8) 26(52) |
0.460 | Fisher's Exact Test |
| Smoking History | |||||
| Smoker Nonsmoker |
3 (6) 47 (94) |
2(4) 48(96) |
1(2) 49(98) |
0.871 | Fisher's Exact Test |
| Time of pneumoperitoneum | 50.04±11.22 | 56.21±15.22 | 45.18±10.88 | 0.000 | One-Way ANOVA |
*
Mean ± standard deviation;
†
Number (percent)