Table 4 Generalized estimating equation model for post-operative thirst management.

From: Prevalence, risk factors, and optimized management of moderate-to-severe thirst in the post-anesthesia care unit

Parameter

Estimate

95% Wald CI

P value

Lower bound

Upper bound

Management strategy

Room temperature water

Reference

   

Ice cubes

 − 0.47

 − 0.97

0.04

0.072

Oral moisturizers

 − 1.11

 − 1.75

 − 0.47

0.001

Management strategy × time

Room temperature water

 − 0.92

 − 1.01

 − 0.83

 < 0.001

Ice cubes

 − 0.93

 − 1.06

 − 0.81

 < 0.001

Oral moisturizers

 − 0.60

 − 0.74

 − 0.47

 < 0.001

  1. CI, confidence interval. The generalized estimating equation model was adjusted for age, sex, surgery type, anesthesia type, nothing-by-mouth duration, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, operating time, body temperature, perioperative fluid balance, and medication use.
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