Table 3.
Baseline and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) characteristics between male and female rats in the hydrogen inhalation group
| Measurement | Male (n = 20) | Female (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | 288.3 ± 24.0 | 236.5 ± 21.8 | < 0.001 |
| Heart rate (BPM) | 433.8 ± 37.5 | 418.3 ± 48.8 | 0.267 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 133.2 ± 7.9 | 131.7 ± 8.4 | 0.551 |
| Temperature (℃) | 37.0 ± 0.1 | 36.9 ± 0.1 | 0.253 |
| Asphyxia time (s) | 170.9 ± 21.1 | 172.9 ± 30.1 | 0.809 |
| CPR duration (s) | 84.5 ± 16.2 | 78.8 ± 14.6 | 0.254 |
| Defibrillations (n) | 0.1 ± 0.3 | 0.2 ± 0.7 | 0.764 |
| Pentobarbital (mg) | 37.3 ± 11.6 | 26.4 ± 3.5 | < 0.001 |
| Epinephrine (µg) | 5.8 ± 0.5 | 4.7 ± 0.4 | < 0.001 |
BPM Beats per minute, MAP mean arterial pressure