Demographic data and baseline values expressed in numbers and mean (SD). Baseline values were measured before draping
| Demographics | S group | NS group | Baseline values | S group | NS group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (F/M) | 12/12 | 13/11 | ptc co 2(mm Hg) | 43.4 (4.4) | 42.5 (4.6) |
| Age (years) | 72.8 (7.1) | 73.16 (7.2) | RR (/min) | 15.2 (2.1) | 14.5 (1.7) |
| Body weight (kg) | 69.14 (11.5) | 75.7 (13.3) | Spo 2 (%) | 95.6 (0.9) | 95.3 (0.9) |
| Height (cm) | 166.6 (7.2) | 168.8 (9.3) | MAP (mm Hg) | 104.8 (11.1) | 105.3 (12.3) |
| ASA physical status | 2.0 (0.3) | 2.0 (0.3) | HR (beats/min) | 66.2 (12.5) | 70.0 (13.2) |
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S group = continuous suction under the drapes; NS group = no suction under the drapes; ptc co 2 = partial pressure of carbon dioxide; RR = respiratory rate; Spo 2 = peripheral oxygen saturation; MAP = mean arterial blood pressure; HR = heart rate.









