Table 2. Study Outcomes at 24 And 48 Hours a.
Variables | Dexamethasone (n = 28) | Dexmedetomidine (n = 30) | Ropivacaine (n = 31) | P Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
PACU time (min) | 108 (77 - 153) | 139 (122 - 157) | 114 (91 - 162) | 0.81 |
Pain onset (min) | 1130 (854 - 1325) | 1280 (977 - 1434) | 900 (609 - 1348) | 0.05 |
Opioid use 24 h (mg) | 15 (0 - 20.6) | 15 (0 - 30) | 22.5 (10 - 30) | 0.130 |
NRS pain score 24 h | 7 (5.5 - 8) | 7 (4 - 9) | 6 (5 - 8) | 0.573 |
Opioid use 48 h (mg) | 30 (22 - 50.6) | 52.5 (30 - 75) | 40 (25 - 67.5) | 0.278 |
a Values are expressed as median (25th - 75th percentile) unless otherwise indicated.