Table 2.
Comparison of the groups in terms of preoperative cooperation and postoperative agitation in two groups (n = 30).
| MID group | DEX group | X 2/p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (/%) | ||
| Mask acceptance | 0.00/1.00 | ||
| Satisfactory | 28 (93.33%) | 28 (93.33%) | |
| Unsatisfactory | 2 (6.67%) | 2 (6.67%) | |
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| Successful parental separation | 0.08/0.95 | ||
| Yes | 28 (93.33%) | 29 (96.67%) | |
| No | 2 (6.67%) | 1 (3.33%) | |
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| Emergence delirium | 4.95/0.01∗ | ||
| Present | 6 (20.00%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Absent | 24 (80.00%) | 30 (100%) | |
Note: values in number (%). ∗Significant differences between groups at the 0.05 level. Abbreviations: DEX: dexmedetomidine; MID: midazolam.