Table 7 Parameters of postoperative inotrope requirements
Parameter | Control (n = 30) | Perfusion (n = 30) | IP (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|---|
No of patients treated with ≥ 2 agents | 8 | 5* | 4* |
Mean number of inotropic drugs | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.5 ± 0.7 | 0.5 ± 0.7 |
Mean total duration of inotrope use (h) | 8.8 ± 12.1 | 7.6 ± 13.4 | 6.6 ± 8.9 |
Mean dose of epinephrine (μg/kg/min) | 0.014 ± 0.022 | 0.010 ± 0.019 | 0.008 ± 0.017 |
Mean dose of norepinephrine (μg/kg/min) | 0.035 ± 0.025 | 0.028 ± 0.036 | 0.051 ± 0.045 |
Mean dose of dopamine (μg/kg/min) | 0.75 ± 1.57 | 0.35 ± 1.14 | 0.89 ± 1.83 |