Table 3.
Post-Operative Respiratory Rate (RR)
| Post-Operative RR (Breath/Min) | DEX (n= 12) | Control (n= 12) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Baseline | 12.33 ± 0.65 | 12.17 ± 0.39 | 0.455 |
| 2 h | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 1.000 |
| 4 h | 12.50 ± 0.52 | 12.50 ± 0.52 | 1.000 |
| 6 h | 12.33 ± 0.65 | 12.33 ± 0.65 | 1.000 |
| 8 h | 12.58 ± 0.90 | 12.58 ± 0.90 | 1.000 |
| 12 h | 12.42 ± 0.79 | 12.42 ± 0.67 | 1.000 |
| 18 h | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 1.000 |
| 24 h | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 12.25 ± 0.45 | 1.000 |
Notes: Data presented asMean ± SD. TAP-DEX Group, dexmedetomidine group; TAP group, Control; TAP, transversus abdominis plane.