TABLE 5.
The incidence of adverse reactions in children receiving PCA between Group ND and Group SD.
| Group | Nausea and vomiting | Dizziness and headache | Respiratory depression | Dry mouth | Restlessness | Pruritus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (n = 200) | 10 (5.00%) | 8 (4.00%) | 0 | 7 (3.50%) | 3 (1.50%) | 2 (1.00%) | 30 (15.00%) |
| SD (n = 200) | 22 (11.00%) | 12 (6.00%) | 0 | 12 (6.00%) | 7 (3.50%) | 9 (4.50%) | 62 (31.00%) |
| P | 0.028 | 0.358 | 0 | 0.240 | 0.200 | 0.032 | 0.0001 |
Statistical analysis was performed by chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test.