Table 3 Physiological variables, recorded at the time of blood sampling
Dexmedetomidine (n = 51) | Usual care (n = 52) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Heart rate (bpm) | 84.73 [80.71–88.75] | 89.38 [85.38–93.38] | 0.11 |
MAP (mmHg) | 80.67 [78.34–83.0] | 78.49 [76.16–80.82] | 0.20 |
Minute volume (L/min) | 8.90 [8.29–9.51] | 9.24 [8.65–9.83] | 0.43 |
Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | 18.31 [17.23–19.39] | 18.61 [17.55–19.67] | 0.70 |
Temperature (°C) | 37.31 [37.11–37.51] | 37.17 [36.97–37.37] | 0.50 |