Table 3.
Comparison of pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels
| N | Mean ± SD | Paired t test p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse rate | |||
| Baseline | 30 | 104.97 ± 9.74 | 0.0001* |
| During treatment | 30 | 93.53 ± 8.60 | |
| Baseline | 30 | 104.97 ± 9.74 | 0.0001* |
| After treatment | 30 | 95.97 ± 7.62 | |
| During treatment | 30 | 93.53 ± 8.60 | 0.001** |
| After treatment | 30 | 95.97 ± 7.62 | |
| Oxygen saturation level | |||
| Baseline | 30 | 98.2 ± 0.71 | 0.001** |
| During treatment | 30 | 99.8 ± 0.41 | |
| Baseline | 30 | 98.2 ± 0.70 | 0.001** |
| After treatment | 30 | 99.87 ± 0.35 | |
| During treatment | 30 | 99.8 ± 0.41 | 0.161 |
| After treatment | 30 | 99.87 ± 0.35 | |
*Very high statistical significance; **High statistical siginificance. N, number; SD, standard deviation