Table 3. Condition of the vocal cords and jaw relaxation and limb movement among the 3 groups.
Variable | Nebulized DEX (n=20) | No DEX (n=20) | Intravenous DEX (n=20) | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vocal cords, n [%] | 0.551 | |||
Open | 16 [80] | 15 [75] | 13 [65] | |
Closed | 4 [20] | 5 [25] | 7 [35] | |
Jaw relaxation, n [%] | 0.909 | |||
Complete | 16 [80] | 15 [75] | 15 [75] | |
Rigid | 4 [20] | 5 [25] | 5 [25] | |
Limb movement, n [%] | 0.641 | |||
None | 17 [85] | 17 [85] | 15 [75] | |
Severe | 3 [15] | 3 [15] | 5 [25] |
DEX, dexmedetomidine.