Values at end of insult (R0)
| Sham | 21% | 100% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). Hypoxaemia was induced in all the experimental animals. They were then randomised to one of two groups and resuscitated with either 21% or 100% O2. | |||
| BP, Blood pressure. | |||
| Hypoxaemia time (min) | – | 67.1 (2) | 59.6 (2) |
| pH | 7.48 (0.02) | 7.08 (0.01) | 7.10 (0.02) |
| Base excess (mmol/l) | 3.83 (1.76) | −21.07 (0.57) | −20.70 (0.70) |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 128 (8) | 174 (21) | 172 (18) |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 66 (4) | 37 (6) | 26 (3) |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 49 (7) | 31 (6) | 21 (2) |