Table 4 Neonatal demographics, Apgar scores and umbilical cord acid-base measurements
6 mg Levobupivacaine (n = 32) | 8 mg Levobupivacaine (n = 32) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Apgar scores | |||
1 min | 8 ± .9 | 8 ± 1 | .656 |
5 min | 9 ± .5 | 9 ± .8 | .849 |
Umbilical vein | |||
pH | 7.4 ± .1 | 7.4 ± 0 | .965 |
PvO2 (mmHg) | 25 ± 9 | 27 ± 5 | .736 |
PvCO2 (mmHg) | 42 ± 4 | 40 ± 5 | .446 |
Base excess (mmol/L) | −1.8 ± 1 | −1.9 ± .6 | .941 |
Umbilical artery | |||
pH | 7.3 ± 0 | 7.3 ± 0 | .948 |
PvO2 (mmHg) | 14 ± 5 | 11 ± 5 | .724 |
PvCO2 (mmHg) | 54 ± 5 | 54 ± 6 | .952 |
Base excess (mmol/L) | −2 ± .8 | −2.1 ± .8 | .955 |
Birth weight (g) | 3336 ± 381 | 3306 ± 365 | .751 |