Table 2.
Heart rate and Systolic Blood Pressure
| Stages | Heart rate (Beats/minute) Mean±standard deviation | Systolic Blood pressure (mm of Hg) Mean±standard deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Post-induction (Baseline) | 126±11.02 | 96±11.36 |
| Skin incision | 115±12.34 | 92±8.85 |
| Rib retraction | 118±10.77 | 95±12.62 |
| Pleura Dissection | 117±11.03 | 90±13.23 |
| ICD Insertion | 111±13.63 | 86±12.17 |
| Skin closure | 108±13.92 | 89±9.12 |
ICD=Intercostal drain