Table 3.

Outcome variables and statistical tests

Variable		Outcome measures	Statistical test
Dichotomous	Child’s behavior during the sedation appointment and drug administration	Success of sedation Sedative administration acceptance	Chi-square
	Adverse events occurrence	Intra and postoperative adverse events	Chi-square
	Pain during the sedation (intensity scores will be described)	Sedative administration acceptance Pain during treatment	Chi-square
	Explicit memory	Memory of intraoperative events	Chi-square
Continuous	Salivary cortisol levels	Child’s, parent’s and dentists’ stress	ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis
	Caregivers’ and dentists’ perception of sedation	Caregivers’ and dentists’ perception of sedation	ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis

ANOVA analysis of variance