Table 1.
Comparison of demographics, ASA status, drugs used during induction and baseline vitals between patients who developed and who did not develop hypotension after induction
| Parameter | No hypotension (n=71) | Hypotension (n=17) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 30.24±9.44 | 27.82±9.0 | 0.34 |
| Gender (M/F) | 29/42 | 7/10 | 0.98 |
| ASA Class (I/II) | 56/15 | 15/2 | 0.59 |
| Height (cm) | 159.5±6.8 | 160.8±9.1 | 0.51 |
| Weight (kg) | 57.6±12 | 58.6±14.1 | 0.77 |
| Preoperative fasting duration for clear fluids (h) | 2.5±0.35 | 2.6±0.7 | 0.4 |
| Propofol used for induction (mg) | 119.72±25.7 | 124.7±30 | 0.49 |
| Midazolam used during induction (mg) | 1.34±0.42 | 1.24±0.36 | 0.37 |
| Fentanyl used during induction (µg) | 115.35±24 | 119.12±28.1 | 0.58 |
| Baseline heart rate (bpm) | 82.1±14.17 | 90.6±24.35 | 0.06 |
| Baseline systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 121.08±14.2 | 127±19.2 | 0.15 |
| Baseline diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 74.25±12.12 | 80.3±15.33 | 0.08 |
| Baseline mean blood pressure (mmHg) | 92.97±11.92 | 95.24±28.7 | 0.6 |
Values are expressed in mean±SD, or as actual numbers (percentage). Values with *denotes significant P. M: male; F: female; ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists; cm: centimetres; kg: kilogram; h: hours; mg: milligram; µg: microgram; bpm: beat per minute; mmHg: millimetres of mercury