Table 1. Patients Demographic and Clinical Data.
| Variable | Group DF (n = 50) | Group D (n = 50) | 95% CI of the difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
| Age (yr) | 33.4 (4.96) | 34.6 (5.60) | −2.71 | 0.51 |
| Weight (kg) | 71.2 (6.56) | 69.8 (7.94) | −3.37 | 0.33 |
| ASA (I/II) | 33/17 | 39/11 | ||
| History of previous PONV, motion sickness, or both | 11 | 13 | ||
| Smokers | 0 | 0 | ||
| Duration of surgery (min) | 66.22 (4.07) | 67.32 (4.04) | −2.71 | 7.11 |
| Duration of anesthesia (min) | 88.64 (4.18) | 90.16 (5.12) | −3.31 | 0.95 |
| Total intra-operative fentanyl (µg) | 98.20 (10.58) | 96.00 (13.96) | −3.31 | 0.91 |
| Time to PACU discharge (min) | 118.96 (5.51) | 120.14 (5.20) | −1.57 | 4.421 |
Data are represented as mean (SD) or numbers. Group DF: Dexamethasone plus hyper-hydration group, Group D: Dexamethasone group. ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists, PONV: postoperative nausea and vomiting, PACU: post-anesthesia care unit. No significant difference between groups (P > 0.05) was observed for any variable.