Table 2.
Baseline patient characteristicsa
| Characteristic | Benzodiazepines alone (n = 29) | Benzodiazepines plus dexmedetomidine (n = 38) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age, years (interquartile range) | 51.0 (44–63) | 54.5 (44.8–59.5) | 0.89 |
| Women | 7.0 (24.1) | 5.0 (13.2) | 0.56 |
| Previous hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal | 17.0 (58.6) | 21.0 (55.3) | 0.52 |
| Multidrug abuse | 10.0 (34.5) | 2.0 (5.3) | 0.02 |
| Intubated | 6.0 (20.7) | 10.0 (26.3) | 0.32 |
| Self-reported alcohol intake | |||
| Drinks per day (interquartile range) | 11.0 (5.0–22.0) | 12.0 (11.0–18.3) | 0.32 |
| Number of patients with data | 29.0 (100) | 35.0 (92.1) | |
| Year of hospitalization | |||
| 2009 | 5.0 (17.2) | 1.0 (2.6) | 0.01 |
| 2010 | 8.0 (27.6) | 4.0 (10.5) | |
| 2011 | 7.0 (24.1) | 6.0 (15.8) | |
| 2012 | 6.0 (20.7) | 13.0 (34.2) | |
| 2013 (until Oct 31) | 3.0 (10.3) | 14.0 (36.8) | |
a
Values are expressed as median number (percentage) unless otherwise indicated.