Table 3 Comparison of PCA morphine consumption and adverse events in PACU (n = 61)
Group Dex | Group Ctrl | Pvalue | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAS at PACU | 2(1,3) | 2(2,3) | 0.442 |
VAS at 2 h | 2(1,3) | 2(1,3) | 0.498 |
VAS at 6 h | 1(0,1) | 1(0,1) | 0.800 |
VAS at 24 h | 0 (0,1) | 0 (0,1) | 0.191 |
Total morphine consumption (mg) | |||
0-2 h | 2.8 (1.5) | 2.8 (1.5) | 0.907 |
2-6 h | 2.3 (0.6) | 2.2 (0.6) | 0.280 |
6-24 h | 9.0 (0.1) | 9.3 (1.3) | 0.009 |
0-24 h | 14.1 (1.8) | 14.3 (2.1) | 0.524 |
Use of rescue analgesic (n/%) | 10 (16.4) | 9(14.8) | 0.803 |