Physiological variables during the cooling-rewarming period
| Heart rate (beats/min) | MABP (mm Hg) | Arterial blood pH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are median (range) (n = 6). | |||
| *p = 0.03 compared with baseline (Student’s t test). | |||
| Baseline | 146 (134–167) | 50 (44–56) | 7.51 (7.41–7.58) |
| End of hypoxia | 208 (178–240)* | 37 (27–54) | 7.10 (7.05–7.20) |
| Cooling 3 hours | 182 (142–240) | 46 (42–53) | 7.39 (7.36–7.47) |
| Cooling 6 hours | 157 (130–209) | 53 (45–61) | 7.45 (7.36–7.55) |
| End of rewarming | 156 (126–200) | 48 (42–55) | 7.49 (7.45–7.54) |