Table 4.
Comparison of the groups' mean hemodynamic variables in premedication period.
| Hemodynamic variables | Group C | Group DEX | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR before premedication, beat/min | 107 ± 11.4 | 111.8 ± 11.6 | 0.85 |
| HR, 15 min after premedication, beat/min | 107.5 ± 11.8 | 110.5 ± 10.4 | 0.30 |
| HR, 30 min after premedication, beat/min | 106.4 ± 11.7 | 108.3 ± 10.5 | 0.45 |
| HR, 45 min after premedication, beat/min | 106.4 ± 10.8 | 104.4 ± 10.8 | 0.79 |
| RR, before premedication, breath/min | 21.9 ± 1.4 | 23.1 ± 1.6 | 0.32 |
| RR, 15 min after premedication, breath/min | 22.2 ± 0.9 | 23.4 ± 1.2 | 0.30 |
| RR, 30 min after premedication, breath/min | 22.2 ± 1.1 | 23.4 ± 1.5 | 0.53 |
| RR, 45 min after premedication, breath/min | 22.4 ± 1.1 | 23.3 ± 1.3 | 0.10 |
| SpO2, before premedication, % | 98.0 ± 2.2 | 97.9 ± 0.8 | 0.36 |
| SpO2, 15 min after premedication, % | 98.1 ± 0.8 | 98.1 ± 0.5 | 0.58 |
| SpO2, 30 min after premedication, % | 98.0 ± 0.8 | 98.1 ± 0.6 | 0.65 |
| SpO2, 45 min after premedication, % | 98.1 ± 0.8 | 98.0 ± 0.7 | 0.26 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD.