Table 2. Perioperative side effects.
| Adverse effects | No. (%) of patients | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group D (n = 30) | Group C (n = 30) | ||
| Bradycardia | 5 (16.7) | 1 (3.3) | 0.085 |
| Hypotension | 3 (10.0) | 2 (6.7) | 0.640 |
| Rescue drug for hypotension or bradycardia | 3 (10.0) | 2 (6.7) | 0.640 |
| PONV | 4 (13.3) | 2 (6.7) | 0.389 |
| Rescue drug for PONV | 4 (13.3) | 2 (6.7) | 0.389 |
| Need for airway assistance | 0 (0) | 1 (3.3) | 0.313 |
| Reoperation to control bleeding | 0 (0) | 2 (6.7) | 0.150 |
Group D, dexmedetomidine group; Group C, control group. Data are presented as mean (percentage); PONV, postoperative nausea and vomiting.