Research Article

Comparing the Effect of Neostigmine and Metoclopramide on Gastric Residual Volume of Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Unit: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Table 2

Frequency of complications in two groups of study.

Side effectsGroups of studyTotal () value
Neostigmine ()Metoclopramide ()

Bradycardia (%)
Yes23 (23.0)21 (21.0)44 (22.0)0.733
No77 (77.0)79 (79.0)156 (78.0)
Hypertension (%)
Yes26 (26.0)22 (22.0)48 (24.0)0.508
No74 (74.0)78 (78.0)152 (76.0)
VAP
Yes2 (2.0)3 (3.0)5 (2.5)0.651
No98 (98.0)97 (97.0)195 (97.5)