Table 2 Outcomes of the study. Data are expressed as median [25–75 interquartile ranges] or N (%)
Dexamethasone group (N = 35) | Control group (N = 35) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients requiring rescue analgesia | 8 (23%) | 17 (49%) | 0.02 |
First administration of rescue analgesia (hours) | 19 [14; 19] | 10 [5; 10] | 0.07 |
Number of patients requiring Nalbuphin boluses for rescue analgesia | 0 (0%) | 2 (6%) | 0.5 |
Postoperative vomiting (N) | 3 (8.5%) | 5 (11.4%) | 0.2 |