Table I.
Baseline characteristics of the patients.
| Parameter | CV group (n=43) | PV group (n=44) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50.32±9.83 | 51.08±8.86 | 0.72 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.58±3.05 | 23.31±3.98 | 0.34 |
| ASA score | |||
| I | 8 (18.60) | 6 (13.64) | 0.53 |
| II | 30 (69.77) | 34 (77.27) | 0.43 |
| III | 5 (11.63) | 4 (9.09) | 0.70 |
| History of hypertension | 10 (23.26) | 9 (20.45) | 0.75 |
| History of cardiopathy | 5 (11.63) | 3 (5.82) | 0.44 |
| History of smoking | 3 (6.98) | 4 (9.09) | 0.72 |
| PLOS (days) | 6.56±1.23 | 7.02±2.16 | 0.23 |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation or n (%). CV, conventional ventilation; PV, protective ventilation; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiology; BMI, body mass index; PLOS, post-operative length of stay.