Table 3. Patient safety and physiological parameters.
| Physiological parameter | Midazolam first | Fentanyl first | Multiple linear regression adjusted for propensity scores* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average SpO2 (%) | 98.15 ± 1.78 | 98.12 ± 1.58 | β = −0.70; P = 0.07 |
| Minimum SpO2 (%) | 96.30 ± 2.20 | 95.11 ± 2.70 | β = −1.12; P = 0.08 |
| Average EtCO2 (mmHg) | 32.71 ± 4.67 | 34.95 ± 4.79 | β = 1.56; P = 0.19 |
| Change in SBP (mmHg) | −7.80 ± 11.98 | −4.71 ± 11.45 | β = 1.17; P = 0.70 |
| Change in DBP (mmHg) | −8.68 ± 8.21 | −8.17 ± 17.46 | β = −0.68; P = 0.84 |
| Change in heart rate (beats/min) | −0.93 ± 9.86 | −1.08 ± 12.56 | β = −0.09; P = 0.97 |
| Change in respiration (breaths/min) | −0.50 ± 3.27 | −2.16 ± 4.02 | β = −1.63; P = 0.09 |
Data presented as mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. *Statistically significant at P < 0.05. DBP, diastolic blood pressure; EtCO2, end-tidal carbon dioxide SBP, systolic blood pressure; SpO2, oxygen saturation