Table 5.
Comparison of post-procedural biochemical variables between normal-flow and low-flow anaesthesia groups
| Variables | Normal-flow anaesthesia (n=54) | Low-flow anaesthesia (n=38) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Glucose, mg dL−1 | 114.40±32.36 | 108.00±22.19 | 0.333 |
| Creatinine, mg dL−1 | 7.15±44.54 | 0.85±0.94 | 0.420 |
| AST, U L−1 | 33 (24–40) | 36 (30–47) | 0.889 |
| ALT, U L−1 | 27 (19–40) | 29 (24–42) | 0.746 |
| GGT, U L−1 | 21 (13–39) | 34 (20–51) | 0.061 |
| LDH, U L−1 | 187.03±51.43 | 206.68±63.77 | 0.221 |
| ALP, U L−1 | 78.55±23.65 | 73.25±30.95 | 0.449 |
| Total bilirubin, mg dL−1 | 0.60±0.61 | 0.59±0.44 | 0.908 |
| Direct bilirubin, mgdL−1 | 0.22±0.10 | 0.22±0.14 | 0.929 |
| Amylase, U L−1 | 61.72±35.47 | 53.67±19.64 | 0.261 |
| Lipase, U L−1 | 24.05±11.50 | 23.40±8.82 | 0.796 |
AST: aspartate transaminase; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; GGT: gamma-glutamyl transferase; ALP: alkaline phosphatase; LDH: lactate dehydrogenase