Effect of Dexmedetomidine Added to Lidocaine Cartridge on the Level of Patient Sedation, Cooperation, and Patient and Surgeon Satisfaction during Mandibular Third-Molar Extraction Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Table 2
Patients cooperation values were reported in three parts including interfering movement, verbalized discomfort, and nonverbal signs of discomfort.
Patients cooperation
Local anesthetic cartridge
Total
Dex + lido
Lido alone
Interfering movements
No interfering movement
Number
24
16
40
Percent
92.3%
61.5%
76.9%
Minor movements, the position remained appropriate
Number
2
10
12
Percent
7.7%
38.5%
23.1%
Minor movements, the patient had to be repositioned
Number
0
0
0
Percent
0
0%
0%
Gross movements considerably interfered with the procedure
Number
0
0
0
Percent
0%
0%
0%
Verbalized discomfort
Not at all
Number
20
12
32
Percent
76.9%
46.2%
61.5%
Some verbalization but did not indicate pain or discomfort
Number
3
8
11
Percent
11.5%
30.8%
11.5%
Some verbalization indicating pain or discomfort
Number
3
6
9
Percent
11.5%
23.1%
17.3%
Complained frequently during the procedure
Number
0
0
0
Percent
0%
0%
0%
Nonverbal signs of discomfort
Not at all
Number
21
11
32
Percent
80.8%
42.3%
61.6%
Slight discomfort, occasional grimaces
Number
1
11
12
Percent
3.8%
42.3%
23%
Moderate discomfort, feet/hands tensed, tears in eyes
