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Table 3 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores preoperatively and 24 hours postoperatively

From: Safety and efficacy of low-dose esketamine in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial

 

NS

LS

HS

n

30

30

30

Preoperative MoCA scores

(mean ± std)

28.53 ± 1.45

28.72 ± 1.39

28.64 ± 1.42

MoCA score

at 24 hours postoperatively

(mean ± std)

22.79 ± 2.28*

26.80 ± 2.32#

26.75 ± 2.53#

  1. *: Indicates a significant decrease from the preoperative score, *P < 0.05
  2. #: Indicates a significant difference when compared to the NS group, #P < 0.05