Table 3. Comparison of Three Groups in Terms of Research Parameters a.
| Research Parameters | Control (n = 45) | Caudal (n = 45) | Dexmedetomidine (n = 45) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cough | 0.362 | |||
| No | 32 (71.1) | 38 (84.4) | 39 (86.7) | |
| Moderate | 11 (24.4) | 6 (13.3) | 5 (11.1) | |
| Severe | 2 (4.4) | 1 (2.2) | 1 (2.2) | |
| Shivering | 10 (22.2) | 6 (13.3) | 5 (11.1) | 0.306 |
| Bradycardia | 2 (4.4) | 8 (17.8) | 9 (20) | 0.072 |
| Tachycardia | 30 (66.7) | 9 (20) | 10 (22.2) | < 0.001 b |
| Hypotension | 1 (2.2) | 7 (15.6) | 4 (8.9) | 0.093 |
| Hypertension | 19 (42.2) | 10 (22.2) | 11 (24.4) | 0.075 |
| Respiratory depression | 4 (8.9) | 5 (11.1) | 5 (11.1) | 1.000 |
| POV | 0.692 | |||
| No | 43 (95.6) | 44 (97.8) | 42 (93.3) | |
| Yes | 2 (4.4) | 0 (0) | 2 (4.4) | |
| Severe | 0 (0) | 1 (2.2) | 1 (2.2) |
a Values are expressed as No (%).
b Statistically significant at P ≤ 0.05