Table 2
Comparison of the two groups with regard to cough perception, duration of procedure, sedation, and oxygen saturation
| Hydrocodone (n = 60) | Placebo(n = 60) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS = visual analogue scale. | |||
| *Median (range). | |||
| †Mean (SD), range. | |||
| ‡From insertion of bronchoscope to removal. | |||
| ¶Sao2 measured on 4–6 litres oxygen. | |||
| Cough* | |||
| Bronchoscopist (VAS) | 3 (0–10) | 6 (0–10) | 0.001 |
| Nursing team (VAS) | 3 (0–10) | 6 (0–10) | 0.009 |
| Patient discomfort (VAS) | 2 (0–8) | 3 (0–9) | 0.043 |
| Duration of procedure (min)†‡ | 21 (11), 2–45 | 22 (10), 5–60 | 0.570 |
| Lignocaine dose (mg)† | 171 (60), 60–330 | 173 (66), 90–450 | 0.766 |
| Midazolam dose (mg)† | 4.5 (2.3), 2–10 | 4.9 (2.7), 3–15 | 0.309 |
| Mean lowest Sao2¶ | 94.8 (2.7) | 94.9 (2.7) | 0.433 |
