Table 3. The comparison of postoperative side effects observed in both the groups.
Side effects (%) | D group (n = 34) | M group (n = 33) | P c |
---|---|---|---|
Nausea and vomiting | 15 | 36 | 0.042 |
Skin itching | 0 | 15 | 0.018 |
Bradycardia | 6 | 12 | 0.371 |
Hypotension | 9 | 12 | 0.659 |
Neurologic deficits | 0 | 0 |
c Chi-squared test.
D = dexmedetomidine, M = morphine.