Table 3.
Postoperative analgesic requirements.
| Group | Time for first rescue analgesic requirement (in min) | Total analgesics consumption over 24 h (in mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Group NS | 48.44±28.325 | 106.25±59.229 |
| Group Dex 0.4 | 92.34±66.308a | 73.44±47.493a |
| Group Dex 0.6 | 109.22±64.447a | 71.88±33.451a |
NS, normal saline.
Statistically significant as compared to baseline.