Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study participants
Variables | Glycopyrrolate Group (n = 128) | Saline Group (n = 127) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 25.92 ± 4.93 | 26.10 ± 4.63 | 0.77 |
Height (cm) | 154 (152–156) | 153 (151–156) | 0.14 |
Weight (kg) | 61.72 ± 7.17 | 61.27 ± 6.67 | 0.60 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.85 ± 2.59 | 25.88 ± 2.65 | 0.94 |
Period of gestation (weeks) | 40 (38–40) | 39 (38–40) | 0.08 |
Indication for cesarean section | 0.39 | ||
Failed induction | 29 (23) | 23 (18) | |
Meconium-stained liquor | 20 (16) | 19 (15) | |
Previous cesarean section | 28 (22) | 43 (34) | |
Oligohydramnios | 12 (9) | 9 (7) | |
Abnormal lie | 13 (10) | 9 (7) | |
Nonreactive non-stress test | 17 (13) | 19 (15) | |
Cephalo-pelvic disproportion | 9 (7) | 5 (4) | |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 123.59 ± 11.87 | 122.53 ± 9.07 | 0.42 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 0.93 | ||
60–69 | 9 (7) | 10 (8) | |
70–79 | 25 (19) | 21 (17) | |
80–89 | 38 (30) | 40 (31) | |
90–99 | 56 (44) | 56 (44) |