Table 2: Sedative doses before and after the introduction of clonidine.
| Sedative agent | Pre-clonidine dose Median (IQR) | Post-clonidine dose Median (IQR) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fentanyl (mcg/Kg/hour) |
2 (1.96-2.22) |
1.84 (1-2.01) |
0.001 |
|
Morphic chloride (mcg/Kg/hour) |
40 (28.4-45) |
30 (29.2-31) |
0.18 |
|
Remifentanil (mcg/Kg/minute) |
0.12 (0.1-0.15) |
0.12 (0.1-0.14) |
1 |
|
Midazolam (mg/Kg/hour) |
0.18 (0.1-0.2) |
0.1 (0.0-0.16) |
0.001 |
|
Propofol (mg/Kg/hour) |
1.5 (1-2.07) |
1.1 (0.0-1.7) |
0.007 |
|
Levomepromazine (mg/Kg/day) |
3.15 (2.22-3.65) |
2 (0.42-3.37) |
0.028 |
|
Chlorpromazine (mg/Kg/day) |
1.86 (1.7-2.3) |
1.7 (1.0-2.79) |
0.674 |
|
Chloral hydrate (mg/Kg/day) |
35 (23.25-40) |
34.5 (0.0-41) |
0.401 |
IQR: Interquartile Range.