Table 1 Baseline characteristics of mothers and intraoperative variables. Values are expressed as mean (SD) or median (IQR)
| Â | Amino acid group | Placebo group |
|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 27.2 (5.0) | 28.0 (4.6) |
Weight (kg) | 60.45 (10.5) | 64.0 (11.1) |
Height (cm) | 153.4 (5.9) | 153.1 (5.1) |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.5 (3.7) | 27.2 (4.2) |
Baseline rectal temperature (°C) | 36.9 (0.27) | 37.0 (0.24) |
Baseline heart rate (beats/min) | 90 (14.1) | 89 (11.9) |
Baseline mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 84 (9.1) | 86 (10.4) |
Time interval from start of infusion to SAB (min) | 70.7 (5.1) | 70.2 (5.4) |
Spinal block level | T4 (T4-T5) | T4 (T4-T5) |
Intraoperative fluids (ml) | 1546 (127) | 1504 (122) |
Estimated blood loss (ml) | 557 (72) | 528 (60) |