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Postoperative duration of extubation and ICU stay in the two groups.
| Con group (n = 28) | DEX group (n = 29) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of extubation (h) | 8.782 ± 7.18 | 5.310 ± 4.37 | 0.031 |
| Duration of ICU stay (h) | 59.89 ± 37.74 | 49.41 ± 24.01 | 0.220 |
| Pulmonary infection rate, n (%) | 8 (28.5) | 4 (13.8) | 0.171 |
Quantitative data are presented as means ± standard deviations or numbers (percentages). ICU: intensive care unit.
