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Table 3 Multiple regression analysis of MAP and CO changes after ephedrine administration

From: Hemodynamic impact of ephedrine on hypotension during general anesthesia: a prospective cohort study on middle-aged and older patients

Variables

Regression coefficient

95% CI

p value

VIF

MAP change, mmHg

 Age, years

0.050

−0.184 to 0.282

0.680

1.11

 BMI, kg/m2

0.653

−0.032 to 1.339

0.062

1.06

 ACEIs/ARBs, binary

5.035

−2.085 to 12.156

0.163

1.03

 Preoperative oral rehydration solution intake, binary

−1.126

−7.382 to 5.130

0.721

1.07

CO change, %

 Age, years

0.142

−0.070 to 0.353

0.186

1.11

 BMI, kg/m2

0.716

0.094 to 1.339

0.025

1.06

 ACEIs/ARBs, binary

0.361

−6.098 to 6.819

0.912

1.03

 Preoperative oral rehydration solution intake, binary

3.900

−1.775 to 9.575

0.175

1.07

  1. ACEIs Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, ARBs Angiotensin receptor blockers, BMI Body mass index, CI Confidence interval, CO Cardiac output, MAP Mean arterial pressure, VIF Variance inflation factor