Results
Both the groups were comparable in all major demographic, pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative variables. There was a statistically significant difference between group A (Sterofundin) and B (Ringer's Lactate) in serum lactate, serum sugar, need for the added bicarbonate during CPB, which was higher in group B. Also the base deficit was more in group B. No statistically significant differences were found in need for inotropic support, ventilator support and post-operative bleeding.