Table 2.
Apgar scores and umbilical cord gas data in groups.
| Group NE (n = 40) | Group E (n = 40) | Group PE (n = 40) | Group S (n = 40) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apgar Scores Median (IQR) | |||||
| 1 min | 8 (1) | 9 (1)a | 8 (1) | 8 (2) | 0.001 |
| 5 min | 9 (1) | 10 (1)a | 9.5 (1) | 9 (1) | 0.016 |
| Umbilical venous blood gas median (IQR) | |||||
| pH | 7.34 (0.06)a | 7.32 (0.05)a | 7.31 (0.03)a | 7.3 (0.06) | 0.001 |
| PCO2 (mmHg) | 39.8 (3.48) | 37.8 (5.88) | 39.8 (3.5) | 39.1 (5.1) | 0.151 |
| pO2 (mmHg) | 24.2 (7.48) | 28.6 (7.45) | 28.4 (5.3) | 27.1 (7.6) | 0.273 |
| Base excess (mmoL.L-1) | −1.25 (3.75)a | −3.35 (4.48)a | −4.3 (1.28)a | −4.7 (2) | 0.001 |
Data were presented as Median (IQR, Interquartile range).
ap < 0.05 compared with group S.
pO2, Partial Oxygen Pressure; pCO2, Partial Carbon Dioxide pressure; NE, Norepinephrine; E: Epinephrine; PE, Phenylephrine; S, Saline.