Table 3 Recovery profiles in post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) by group. Values are mean (SD) or numbers (proportion)
Sugammadex 1 + 1 mg/kg group | Sugammadex 2 mg/kg group | Neostigmine group | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 40 | n = 40 | n = 40 | ||
Postoperative cough; n | 3 (7.5) | 12 (30.0) | 3 (7.5) | 0.005* |
Sore throat; n | 21 (52.5) | 30 (75) | 18 (45) | 0.019 |
Nausea and vomiting; n | 6 (15.0) | 6 (15.0) | 6 (15.0) | 1.000* |
Hypertension; n | 2 (5.0) | 3 (7.5) | 5 (12.5) | 0.601* |
Tachycardia; n | 3 (7.5) | 4 (10.0) | 3 (7.5) | 1.000* |
Desaturation; n | 1 (2.5) | 2 (5.0) | 0 | 0.772* |
Agitation; n | 4 (10.0) | 3 (7.5) | 2 (5.0) | 0.773* |