Table 1.
Demographic data and duration of surgery between two groups
| Variable | With suction (n=49) | Without suction (n=42) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 64.38 ± 7.97 | 65.87 ± 7.98 | 0.52 | |
| Sex | Female | 14 (28.6%) | 11 (26.2%) | 0.49 | 
| Male | 35 (71.4%) | 31 (73.8%) | ||
| Type of surgery | CABG | 35 (71.4%) | 25 (59.5%) | 0.19 | 
| Valve replacement | 14 (28.6%) | 17 (40.5%) | ||
| Duration of surgery (minutes ± SD) | 336.42 ± 76.05 | 317.43 ± 85.65 | 0.31 | |
CABG: coronary artery bypass grafting.