Table 3 Early postoperative morbidity.
Parameters | Control group (n = 25) | Dexmedetomidine group (n = 26) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Major morbidity endpoints in 30 days | |||
Myocardial infarction | 0 | 0 | |
Atrial fibrillation | 4 (16.0) | 2 (7.7) | 0.419 |
Delirium | 9 (36.0) | 9 (34.6) | 0.918 |
Cerebrovascular attack | 0 | 1 (4) | > 0.999 |
ARDS | 4 (16.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.051 |
GI tract ischemia or hemorrhage | 2 (8.0) | 1(3.9) | 0.610 |
Acute kidney injury | 7 (28.0) | 4 (15.4) | 0.274 |
Renal replacement therapy | 3 (12.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.110 |
Deep sternal infection | 0 | 0 | |
Mortality | 2 (8.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.235 |
Ventilator support after surgery (h) | 16.00 [10.50–22.50] | 16.00 [8.35–21.38] | 0.977 |
Prolonged ventilator support > 24 h | 6(24.0) | 4 (15.4) | 0.499 |
Re-intubation | 1(4.0) | 1 (3.9) | > 0.999 |
Intensive care unit stay (h) | 58 (47.0–75.0) | 54 (46.8–97.3) | 0.985 |
Hospital stay (day) | 18 (12.0–25.0) | 15 (11–20.8) | 0.565 |
