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Table 3 Comparison of the adverse events

From: Effectiveness of single loading dose of dexmedetomidine combined with propofol for deep sedation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in elderly patients: a prospective randomized study

 

PRO group (n = 25)

DEX group (n = 24)

P-value

Artificial airway interventions

9 (36)

1 (4.2)

0.011

Chin lift/jaw thrust

8

1

 

Nasal airway

1

0

 

Endotracheal intubation

  Hypotension (vasopressor)*

15 (60)

4 (16.7)

0.003

  Bradycardia (atropine)*

3 (12)

14 (58.3)

 < 0.001

  Hypertension

4 (16)

5 (20.8)

0.725

  Arrhythmia

0 (0)

0 (0)

 

  Cardiac arrest

0 (0)

0 (0)

 
  1. Data are presented as number (%)
  2. *Data are presented as the number of episodes with vasopressor or atropine administration