Table 4. The Severity of Pain and Recovery Variables.
| Group R (n = 40) | Group D (n = 40) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS pain score | |||
| 0–2 h | 4.2 ± 2.0 | 3.8 ± 1.9 | 0.262 |
| 2–24 h | 1.7 ± 1.6 | 1.0 ± 0.9 | 0.017 |
| Rescue analgesia | 25 (62.5) | 16 (40.0) | 0.073 |
| Extubation time (min) | 7.5 ± 3.6 | 11.5 ± 5.2 | < 0.001 |
| Sedation score at PACU | 4.5 ± 0.5 | 3.5 ± 1.2 | < 0.001 |
| PACU stay time (min) | 18.7 ± 9.4 | 26.6 ± 6.9 | < 0.001 |
Data were expressed as mean ± SD or number (%). VAS: visual analog scale, PACU: postoperative nausea and vomiting. Group D: Dexmedetomidine group, Group R: Remifentanil group.