Table 4.
Comparison of postoperative nausea and vomiting within postoperative 48 h between the sufentanil and butorphanol groups
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Sufentanil group (n = 55)
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Butorphanol group (n = 55)
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Z
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P value
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| T1 PONV (0/I/II/III) | 42/6/6/1 | 52/3/0/0 | -2.786 | 0.005a |
| T2 PONV (0/I/II/III) | 21/11/11/2 | 44/4/7/0 | -3.188 | 0.001a |
| T3 PONV (0/I/II/III) | 50/3/2/0 | 54/1/0/0 | -1.375 | 0.169 |
a
There is significant statistical difference between the two groups, with P < 0.05.
T1: During the postanesthesia care unit period; T2: Return to the ward for 24 h; T3: Return to the ward for 24-48 h. PONV: Postoperative nausea and vomiting.