Table I.
Patient characteristics.
| Characteristic | Dexamethasone group (n=93) | Control group (n=93) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63±5 | 62±7 |
| Sex (male/female, n) | 45/48 | 43/50 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24±3 | 24±4 |
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 5.1±0.6 | 5.3±0.5 |
| Pre-operative MAP (mmHg) | 96±7 | 98±6 |
| Recovery MAP (mmHg) | 94±5 | 96±4 |
| Pre-operative HR (bpm) | 72±5 | 70±4 |
| Recovery HR (bpm) | 74±3 | 75±6 |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 85±11 | 87±8 |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation. There was no significant difference between the groups in any of these patient characteristics. MAP, mean arterial pressure; HR, heart rate; BMI, body mass index.