Table 5 Respiratory rate in both groups
From: Effect of magnesium sulphate on bi-spectral index (BIS) values during general anesthesia in children
Respiratory rate | Group I (Magnesium) mean ± SD | Group II (Control) mean ± SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
After induction | 23.8 ± 0.6 | 30.2 ± 1.3 | 0.001* |
10 min. | 23.8 ± 0.6 | 28.3 ± 1.3 | 0.001* |
20 min. | 24.2 ± 0.7 | 26.3 ± 1.0 | 0.002* |
30 min. | 23.3 ± 0.7 | 25.4 ± 1.0 | 0.002* |
40 min. | 22.4 ± 0.5 | 25.2 ± 1.3 | 0.012* |
50 min. | 22.5 ± 0.8 | 25.1 ± 1.3 | 0.054* |
60 min. | 22.5 ± 0.8 | 25.2 ± 1.3 | 0.034* |
70 min. | 24.5 ± 0.9 | 25.1 ± 1.5 | 0.280 |
80 min. | 24.7 ± 1.0 | 24.8 ± 1.4 | 0.897 |