Table 2.
The primary and secondary outcomes of the study.
| Dexmedetomidine group (n = 55) | Remimazolam group (n = 55) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergence delirium, n (%) | 11 (20.0) | 17 (31.0) | 0.189 |
| Peak of PAED score | 13.6 ± 3.1 | 13.8 ± 1.1 | 0.651 |
| RASS, n (%) | |||
| 2 | 2 (3.6) | 2 (3.6) | |
| 1 | 7 (12.7) | 4 (7.3) | |
| 0 | 32 (58.2) | 36 (65.5) | |
| −1 | 9 (16.4) | 8 (14.5) | |
| −2 | 5 (9.0) | 5 (9.1) | 0.671 |
| Spontaneous breathing recovery time (min) | 28.2 ± 1.0 | 28.1 ± 2.3 | 0.768 |
| Extubation time (min) | 32.8 ± 6.9 | 33.0 ± 5.3 | 0.119 |
| Length of PACU stay (min) | 18.6 ± 11.0 | 18.0 ± 8.2 | 0.339 |
| Adverse events, n (%) | |||
| Bradycardia | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| SPO2 < 90% | 1 (1.8) | 3 (5.5) | |
| SPO2 < 85% | 2 (3.6) | 2 (3.6) | |
| Hypotension | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Laryngospasm | 1 (1.8) | 1 (1.8) | 0.175 |
| Parental satisfaction; n (%) | |||
| 10 | 46 (83.6) | 42 (76.4) | |
| 9 | 4 (7.3) | 6 (10.9) | |
| 8 | 4 (7.3) | 5 (9.1) | |
| 6 | 1 (1.8) | 2 (3.6) | 0.121 |
| PONV, n (%) | 5 (9.1) | 6 (10.9) | 0.751 |
Note: PAED, Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale.
Abbreviations: PACU, postanesthesia care unit; PONV, postoperative nausea and vomiting; RASS, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale.