Table 3.
Percent of patients received epinephrine and beta-blocker at the time of transfer to ICU
| Variable | Dexmedetomidine (n=40) | Control (n=40) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epinephrine administered (%) | 12 (30%) | 16 (42.5%) | 0.34 |
| Fluid administered | 2667±1205 | 2852±1329 | 0.51 |
| Post-operative Hb | 10.1±2.4 | 10.6±2.8 | 0.39 |
| Beta-blocker administered (%) | 5 (12.5%) | 9 (22.5%) | 0.23 |