Table 2.
Baseline and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) characteristics between male and female rats in the targeted temperature management group
| Measurement | Male (n = 20) | Female (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | 308.7 ± 26.6 | 245.7 ± 14.3 | < 0.001 |
| Heart rate (BPM) | 413.9 ± 52.0 | 407.1 ± 41.1 | 0.649 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 127.4 ± 13.9 | 125.1 ± 15.7 | 0.635 |
| Temperature (℃) | 37.0 ± 0.2 | 37.0 ± 0.3 | 0.639 |
| Asphyxia time (s) | 188.5 ± 43.4 | 179.4 ± 32.9 | 0.457 |
| CPR duration (s) | 82.2 ± 16.7 | 75.7 ± 20.9 | 0.289 |
| Defibrillations (n) | 0.1 ± 0.3 | 0 ± 0 | 0.163 |
| Pentobarbital (mg) | 40.0 ± 9.2 | 29.7 ± 4.2 | < 0.001 |
| Epinephrine (µg) | 6.2 ± 0.5 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | < 0.001 |
BPM Beats per minute, MAP mean arterial pressure