Table 1.
Demographics of the Study Cohort (N=59)
| Characteristics | Fluid Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NR (N=20) | NS (N=20) | LR (N=19) | |
| Female | 14 (70%) | 17 (85%) | 10 (53%) |
| Neuromuscular/idiopathic scoliosis | 4/16 | 2/18 | 8/11 |
| Age (years) | 14 ± 2 | 14 ± 3 | 14 ± 2 |
| Height (cm) | 162 ± 11 | 162 ± 9 | 157 ± 10 |
| Weight (kg) | 57 ± 18 | 61 ± 13 | 57 ± 19 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22 ± 6 | 23 ± 5 | 22 ± 6 |
| ASA status | |||
| 1 | 5 (25%) | 7 (35%) | 2 (11%) |
| 2 | 11 (55%) | 10 (50%) | 11 (61%) |
| 3 | 4 (20%) | 3 (15%) | 5 (28%) |
| Surgery or study time (minutes) | 271 ± 83 | 259 ± 72 | 247 ± 94 |
| Estimated blood loss (mL/kg) | 12.3 ± 15.7 | 10.2 ± 8.4 | 7.5 ± 4.9 |
Notes: The data are listed as the mean ± standard deviation or the number (%). There were no statistical differences among the three groups.
Abbreviations: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; LR, lactated Ringers; NR, Normosol-R®; NS, normal saline.