Table 1. Baseline Demographics a.
| Variables | Dexamethasone (n = 28) | Dexmedetomidine (n = 30) | Ropivacaine (n = 31) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | 29 (26.2 - 31.2) | 31 (27 - 33) | 29 (25 - 32) | 0.108 |
| Age (y) | 52 (45 - 57) | 54 (49 - 59) | 52 (39 - 57) | 0.344 |
| Sex (M), No. (%) | 19 (55.9) | 12 (41) | 19 (61.3) | 0.250 |
| ASA physical status | 2 (2 - 2) | 2 (2 - 2) | 2 (1 - 2) | 0.271 |
| Operative time (min) | 169 (130 - 190) | 170 (146 - 186) | 173 (150 - 190) | 0.746 |
| Intraoperative opioids (mg) | 10 (4 - 10) | 5 (0 - 10) | 10 (2.5 - 10) | 0.056 |
a Values are expressed as median (25th - 75th percentile) unless otherwise indicated.