Group 1 Midazolam (n=16) | Group 2 Placebo (n=16) | |
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Biometric data: ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) grade; pre-existing diseases; types of surgery. COLD = chronic obstructive lung disease; NYHA = New York Heart Association. Cyclo photo = cyclophotocoagulation. Figures indicate number of patients graded. | ||
Biometric data (mean (SD)) | ||
Age (years) | 72.9 (6.9) | 72.9 (7.0) |
Weight (kg) | 67.2 (11.6) | 68.6 (12.3) |
ASA grade | ||
I | 5 | 4 |
II | 11 | 12 |
Pre-existing diseases | ||
Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) | 2 | 0 |
Arterial hypertension | 2 | 4 |
Ischaemic heart disease | 3 | 4 |
Cardiac insufficiency (NYHA I/II) | 2 | 4 |
Arrhythmic disorders | 1 | 2 |
COLD | 2 | 1 |
Restrictive lung disease | 1 | 0 |
Types of surgery | ||
Cataract surgery | 12 | 13 |
Cyclo photo | 1 | 0 |
Retinal surgery | 3 | 3 |