Table 1 The Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) in two groups
|  | C (n = 50) | DEX (n = 50) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Before DEX premedication | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.775 |
60 min after DEX premedication | 1.24 ± 0.66 | −0.78 ± 1.17 | 0.000 |
arrival in the operating room | 1.12 ± 0.63 | −0.90 ± 1.11 | 0.000 |