Table 2.
Duration of postoperative analgesia, cumulative 24 h morphine consumption, and side effects
| Control (n=41) | Midazolam (n=41) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of analgesia (min) | 327.78±61.99 | 430.11±63.02 | <0.001* |
| 24 h morphine consumption (mg) | 25 (17.50-37) | 15 (10-19.50) | <0.001* |
| Sedation score, n (%) | |||
| 0 | 23 (56.1) | 34 (82.9) | 0.031* |
| 1 | 15 (36.5) | 6 (14.6) | |
| 2 | 3 (7.3) | 1 (2.4) | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Postoperative nausea and vomiting, n (%) | |||
| 0 | 16 (39.02) | 29 (70.7) | 0.015* |
| 1 | 15 (36.5) | 8 (19.5) | |
| 2 | 10 (24.3) | 4 (9.7) | |
| Pruritus, n (%) | 15 (36.5) | 7 (17.07) | 0.04* |
*Significant compared to the control group. Data are means±SD, median (interquartile range), or n (%). P < 0.05 implies a statistical significance. SD=Standard deviation