Table 1 Patients’ characteristics
Parameter | Control (n = 23) | Dexmedetomidine (n = 23) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 48 [39–56] | 55 [43–62] | 0.111 |
Sex (male/female) | 11/12 | 8/15 | 0.550 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.0 ± 4.6 | 25.2 ± 2.8 | 0.491 |
ASA physical status (I/II) | 18/5 | 17/6 | 0.665 |
Duration of surgery (hours) | 2.8 ± 1.6 | 2.3 ± 1.0 | 0.262 |