Table 3 Vital changes in more stressed group
Variable | Pre-stress | Post-stress | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Median (range) | Mean ± SD | Median (range) | ||
Blood pressure (mmHg) * | 141.3 ± 14.8 | 140 (121–162) | 153.1 ± 26.3 | 151 (115–197) | 0.001 |
Rectal temperature (°C) * | 38.7 ± 0.53 | 38.8 (37.9–39.5) | 38.9 ± 0.36 | 39.0 (38.3–39.4) | 0.045 |
Pulse rate (beats/min) * | 135.7 ± 22.7 | 138 (100–168) | 142.25 ± 26.4 | 140 (114–180) | 0.014 |
Respiratory rate (breaths/min) * a | 25.0 ± 2.8 | 24 (20–28) | 51.5 ± 8.1 | 54 (40–60) | 0.011 |