From: Neuromuscular block in patients 80 years and older: a prospective, controlled study
Elderly n = 16 | Young Adults n = 16 | P value | |
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Age, years | 85 [82-88] | 39 [28-42] | < 0.001 |
Sex (female/male) | 4/12 | 6/10 | 0.70 |
Weight, kg | 70.5 ± 14 | 69.6 ± 10 | 0.83 |
Height, cm | 167 ± 10 | 170 ± 8 | 0.33 |
BMI, kg/m2 | 25.3 ± 3.9 | 24.2 ± 3.9 | 0.45 |
ASA | 3 [2-3] | 2 [1-2] | < 0.001 |
Comorbidities | |||
Cardiovascular | 16/16 (100%) | 0/16 (0%) | < 0.001 |
Renal | 7/17 (44%) | 0/16 (0%) | 0.01 |
Hepatic | 0/16 (0%) | 0/16 (0%) | - |
Diabetes | 5/16 (31%) | 2/16 (13%) | 0.39 |