Table 3.
Comparison of sedation-related parameters in the three groups
| Variables | Ketadex (n=31) | Ketofol (n=31) | Ketamine (n=31) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain score, VAS/FPS-R | 7.23±1.17 | 7.32±0.87 | 7.84±1.11 | 0.063 |
| Duration of procedure, minute | 10.2±3.1 | 10.1±3.4 | 10.5±3.5 | 0.900 |
| Presedation agitation, 1≤ RASS | 7 (22.6) | 3 (9.7) | 2 (6.5) | 0.134 |
| Recovery agitation, 1≤ RASS | 1 (3.2) | 7 (22.6) | 7 (22.6) | 0.002 |
| Severe agitation (3≤ RASS), n (%) | 0 | 0 | 4 (12.9) | 0.015 |
| Additional ketamine required patients, n (%) | 11 (35.5) | 24 (77.4) | 27 (87.1) | <0.001 |
Data were expressed as mean±SD. VAS=Visual Analog Scale; FPS-R=Faces Pain Scale-Revised; SD=Standard deviation; RASS=Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale