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Table 2 NRS scores, satisfaction of family member, levels of cortical and ACTH, and the dosages of anesthetics in two groups

From: Dexmedetomidine premedication increases preoperative sedation and inhibits stress induced by tracheal intubation in adult: a prospective randomized double-blind clinical study

 

C (n = 50)

DEX (n = 50)

P

NRS of thirst

2.2 ± 1.4

3.7 ± 2.4

0.001

NRS of satisfaction of family member

1.2 ± 0.7

3.6 ± 1.5

0.000

ACTH (pg/ml)

15.1 ± 11.8

12.1 ± 9.7

0.344

Cortisol (ug/ml)

11.5 ± 10.4

8.5 ± 4.7

0.033

Sulfentanil (ug)

25.5 ± 8.6

24.6 ± 7.0

0.983

Propofol (mg)

102.3 ± 29.6

100.4 ± 29.2

0.754

Midazolam (mg)

2.9 ± 1.3

2.6 ± 1.5

0.513

Rocuronium (mg)

78.8 ± 19.1

73.2 ± 18.6

0.151

  1. C The Control group, DEX The DEX group, NRS Numerical Rating Scale