Table 4 Significance levels in two-way ANOVA evaluating simultaneously the effect of administration of 2 L or more of Ringer’s lactate and postoperative surgical complications on various outcome measures in 88 patients
Ringer’s lactate ≥2 L | Complications | |
|---|---|---|
Anaesthesia time (min) | NS | P < 0.03 |
Operating time (min) | NS | P < 0.03 |
Blood loss (ml) | NS | NS |
Urine output (ml) | NS | P < 0.04 |
Time in PACU (min) | P = 0.05 | NS |
Paralytic ileus (days) | P < 0.02 | P < 0.01 |
Food intolerance (days) | P < 0.004 | P < 0.007 |
Length of hospital stay (days) | NS | P < 0.001 |