Dexmedetomidine Improves Lung Function by Promoting Inflammation Resolution in Patients Undergoing Totally Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery

Figure 5

Changes in perioperative pulmonary function in both groups. (a) Arterial oxygenation index. (b) Respiratory index based on the assessment of arterial blood. A higher level with a value of <0.05 for a within-group comparison at the time point T1. ^#A higher level with a value of <0.05 in comparison with the Con group at the same time point.

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