Table 1

 Effect of bubbling rate on Tcco2, TcPo2, Spo2, heart rate, and respiratory rate

Vigorous, high amplitude bubblingSlow bubblingp Value
Values are mean (SD).
CPAP (cm H2O)5.98 (1.3)5.28 (1.2)<0.001
Tcco2 (mm Hg)50 (17)51 (18)0.30
TcPo2 (mm Hg)70 (18)69 (17)0.27
Spo2 (%)95 (4)95 (4)0.67
Heart rate (beats/min)154 (10)156 (9)0.47
Respiratory rate (breaths/min)44 (15)43 (16)0.66