Table 3 Comparing adverse events and recovery time across groups
Remifentanil group (n = 111) | Midazolam / propofol group (n = 75) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Desaturation | 9 (8.1) | 6 (8.0) | 1.000 |
Lowest SpO2 | 73.2 ± 12.3 | 81.8 ± 6.0 | 0.174 |
Heart rate | 0.294 | ||
Tachycardia | 18 (16.2) | 17 (22.7) | |
Bradycardia | 5 (4.5) | 1 (1.3) | |
Blood pressure | 0.008 | ||
Highest BP > 150/90 mmHg | 58 (52.3) | 23 (30.7) | |
Lowest BP < 90/60 mmHg | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | |
Recovery time, min | 6.4 ± 3.0 | 11.6 ± 4.0 | < 0.001 |
Antidote use | 2 (1.8) | 1 (1.3) | 1.0 |
Sedation medication discontinuation | 7 (6.3) | 5 (6.7) | 1.0 |