Table 3 Peri-procedure and follow-up data
Esketamine–propofol (n = 56) | Dexmedetomidine–propofol (n = 55) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
During the procedures | |||
RSS at beginning of MRI | 6 (6, 6) | 6 (6, 6) | > 0.999 |
RSS at 5 min in MRI | 6 (5, 6) | 6 (5, 6) | 0.915 |
RSS at end of MRI | 5 (5, 6) | 5 (5, 6) | 0.422 |
Inadequate sedation | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
Excessive salivation | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | 0.496 |
Hypotension | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
Laryngospasm | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
Scanning time, min | 22 (13.3, 35.8) | 21 (14, 35) | 0.643 |
Radiologist satisfaction scores | 8 (8, 9) | 9 (8, 9) | 0.860 |
In the RR | |||
Emergence delirium | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
PAED scores at emergence | 5 (5, 7) | 5 (5, 6) | 0.223 |
PAED scores at 15 min after emergence | 3 (2, 3) | 3 (2, 4) | 0.325 |
PAED scores at RR discharge | 2 (1, 3) | 2 (2, 3) | 0.836 |
Nausea and vomiting | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
24 h after the procedures | |||
Poor appetite | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | 0.496 |
Nausea and vomiting | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | > 0.999 |
Parent satisfaction scores | 9 (8, 9) | 9 (7, 9) | 0.465 |