TABLE 3.
Comparison of variables between patients receiving PECS II block who required intraoperative supplemental local anesthetic and those who did not.
| Variable | Supplementation (n = 24) | No Supplementation (n = 96) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 66.5 ± 14.2 | 64.8 ± 15.1 | 0.652 |
| Gender, male | 16 (66.7%) | 64 (66.7%) | 1.000 |
| Hypertension | 12 (50%) | 48 (50%) | 1.000 |
| Coronary artery disease | 9 (37.5%) | 36 (37.5%) | 1.000 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (25%) | 24 (25%) | 1.000 |
| Chronic renal failure | 1 (4.2%) | 4 (4.2%) | 1.000 |
| Pacemaker | 8 (33.3%) | 32 (33.3%) | 1.000 |
| ICD | 10 (41.7%) | 40 (41.7%) | 1.000 |
| Block performance time (min) | 7.0 ± 1.4 | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 0.754 |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 35.5 ± 6.1 | 36.1 ± 6.3 | 0.831 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.2 ± 0.4 | 0.536 |