Table 5.
The number and percentage of side effects occurred in experimental and control groups
| Side Effect | Experimental group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotension and ephedrine use | 7 (18.4) | 16 (41) | 0.0001 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 9 (23.7) | 2 (5.1) | 0.025 |
| Shivering | 1 (2.6) | 7 (17.9) | 0.056 |
| Pruritus | 5 (12.8) | 0 (0) | 0.055 |
| Need of analgesia | 4 (10.5) | 9 (23.1) | 0.22 |
| Post operation Hemoglobin (gr/dl) | 11.9±1.76 * | 10.7±1.6 * | 0.002 |
| Hemoglobin difference (after-before) | 1.6±1.2 * | 2.8±1.8 * | 0.001 |
| Blood loss in operating room (ml) | 234.2±65.1 | 238.9±75.1 | 0.98 |
| Blood loss in recovery (ml) | 183.4±65.6 | 371.8±171.9 | 0.0001 |