Table 6.
Comparison of clinical outcomes between the two groups.
| Control group (n = 12) | Treatment group (n = 16) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic occlusion time, minutes | 43.3 ± 4.1 | 42.5 ± 3.4 | 0.120 |
| Extracorporeal circulation time, minutes | 69.6 ± 20.1 | 73.2 ± 14.7 | 0.000 |
| Postoperative lung infection | 7 | 2 | 0.010 |
| Postoperative local atelectasis | 6 | 2 | 0.030 |
| Time of ventilator use, hours | 66.4 ± 16.2 | 30.4 ± 6.4 | 0.000 |
| Length of ICU stay, days | 7.0 ± 3.6 | 2.8 ± 1.0 | 0.000 |
| Length of hospital stay, days | 15.5 ± 6.8 | 10.5 ± 3.0 | 0.000 |
| Hospital cost, ×10,000 Yuan | 11.2 ± 4.3 | 7.8 ± 2.9 | 0.000 |
| Residual shunt | 0 | 1 | 0.378 |
| 3rd-degree atrioventricular occlusion | 0 | 0 | – |
| Pleural effusion | 6 | 1 | 0.008 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number of patients.
ICU, intensive care unit.