Table 4.
Comparison of Covid-19 year with the two preceding years regarding therapy modality (general anesthesia/local anesthesia) and in-/outpatient treatments
| n (%) total (961) | Therapy modality | Outpatients | Inpatients | Total | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preceding years | LA | 388 | 117 | 505 (52.6) | < 0.001* |
| GA | 0 | 158 | 158 (16.4) | ||
| Total | 388 (40.0) | 275 (28.6) | 663 (68.7) | ||
| Covid-19 year | LA | 137 | 59 | 196 (20.4) | |
| GA | 0 | 102 | 102 (10.6) | ||
| Total | 137 (14.3) | 161 (16.8) | 298 (31.0) | ||
| Total | 525 (54.6) | 436 (45.4) | 961 (100) |
Preceding years = control group: 2018–2020
Covid-19 year = test group: 2020–2021
Abbreviations: LA local anesthesia, GA general anesthesia
*Fisher’s Exact Test