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Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology

Table 4 Comparison between group D and group X according to needs for analgesia

From: Comparative study between the effect of dexmedetomidine and lidocaine infusion in lumbar fixation on hemodynamics, fentanyl requirements, and postoperative analgesia

Needs for analgesia

Group D (n = 33)

Group X (n = 33)

χ2

p value

1st dose

19 (57.6%)

33 (100%)

3.164

0.009*

2nd dose

13 (39.4%)

24 (72.7%)

3.146

0.010*

3rd dose

2 (6.1%)

13 (39.4%)

3.119

0.011*

  1. χ2 Chi-square test
  2. *Significant as p < 0.05
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