Table II.
General characteristics of patients in normal and patients groups (POCD and non-POCD group) on the 7th day post-operation.
| Items | POCD (n=32) | Non-POCD (n=48) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD, ages) | 74.3±5.2 | 74.3±4.6 |
| Weight (mean ± SD, kg) | 59.9±5.1 | 57.5±4.6 |
| Height (mean ± SD, cm) | 161.7±8.0 | 162.5±8.2 |
| ASA classification (II/III) | 10/22 | 15/33 |
| Years of education (mean ± SD) | 7±1.6 | 8±2.3 |
| Anesthesia time (mean ± SD, min) | 132±22 | 135±24 |
| Time of operation (mean ± SD, min) | 93±16 | 90±14 |
| Bleeding volume during surgery (mean ± SD, ml) | 207±94 | 205±92 |
| Ephedrine use (%) | 58 | 60 |
There were no significant differences between the two groups; POCD, postoperative cognitive dysfunction; ASA, American Standards Association.