Table 1.
Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics
| Variable | Acetaminophen (n = 60) | No acetaminophen (n = 269) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, years | 60.1 ± 11.2 | 58.4 ± 14.5 | .28 |
| Male, n (%) | 30 (50) | 148 (55) | .38 |
| Caucasian, n (%) | 57 (95) | 253 (94) | .50 |
| Weight, mean ± SD, kg | 78.2 ± 17.3 | 84.5 ± 21.9 | .04 |
| ASA physical status, n (%) | |||
| I | 1 (1.7) | 1 (0.4) | |
| II | 10 (16.7) | 68 (25.2) | |
| III | 45 (75) | 164 (61) | .88 |
| IV | 4 (6.7) | 35 (13) | |
| V | 0 (0) | 1 (0.4) | |
| Home opioid use, n (%) | 13 (22) | 48 (18) | .35 |
| Home laxative use, n (%) | 1 (1.7) | 8 (3) | .46 |
Note: ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists.