Table 4.
Variables measured before and after mesenchymal stem cell infusion
| Variable | Preinfusion, mean ± SD | 0.5 hours after infusion, mean ± SD | 1 hour after infusion, mean ± SD | 2 hours after infusion, mean ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate, bpm | 75 ± 15 | 73 ± 15 | 72 ± 16 | 73 ± 16 | .53 |
| BP mean, mmHg | 102 ± 13 | 98 ± 15 | 105 ± 9 | 107 ± 11 | .09 |
| Respiratory rate, mmHg | 20 ± 4 | 20 ± 3 | 19 ± 5 | 19 ± 4 | .30 |
| FiO2, mmHg | 0.22 ± 0.03 | 0.22 ± 0.03 | 0.22 ± 0.03 | 0.22 ± 0.03 | — |
| SaO2, mmHg | 96 ± 2 | 94 ± 2 | 95 ± 3 | 95 ± 3 | .13 |
| Borg Dyspnea Index | 0.70 ± 1.30 | 0.70 ± 1.10 | 0.70 ± 1.10 | 0.70 ± 1.10 | .41 |
Abbreviations: —, no data; BP mean, mean arterial blood pressure; bpm, beats per minute; FiO2, fraction of inspired oxygen; SaO2, percent saturation of oxygen in arterial blood; SD, standard deviation.