Intubation and

Post intubation parameter

Group A

(dexmedetomidine Group)

Group B

(fentanyl Group)

P value

Cough score ≤ 2

Cough score ≥ 3

Post intubation score 1

Post intubation score ≥ 2

25

5

24

6

2

28

2

28

<0.0001

<0.0001

<0.0001

<0.0001

Ramsay sedation scale(RSS)

SpO₂ ≤ 94%

SpO₂ ≥ 95%

SpO₂ = Oxygen saturation

3 ± 0.371

2

28

2.1 ± 0.254

25

5

<0.0001

<0.0001

<0.0001