Research Article

Effect of Preoperative N-Acetylcysteine on Postoperative Blood Loss Parameters in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Table 3

Primary Endpoints.

EndpointN-acetylcysteine group ( )Control group ( )P Value

Chest tube output in first 24 hours (mL)962 ± 5771178 ± 788.040
Chest tube output in second 24 hours (mL)366 ± 318412 ± 363.382
Chest tube output in third 24 hours (mL)194 ± 300176 ± 224.643