Table 6.
Comparison of intraoperative usage of vasoactive medications among the three groups (x̅ ± s)
| Items | SA group (n=31) | SC group (n=31) | GA group (n=30) | χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephedrine (mg) | 6.0 (4.5, 10.5) | 3.0 (0.0, 12.0)* | 0.0 (0.0, 4.5)*,# | 17.901 | 0.030 |
| Anisodamine (mg) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 2.0) | 6.512 | 0.053 |
| Landirol (mg) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.401 | 0.378 |
*
indicates P<0.05 vs. the SA group at the same time point;
#
indicates P<0.05 vs. the SC group at the same time point.
SA group: ultrasound-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block at the lateral supra-arcuate ligament group; SC group: ultrasound-guided subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block group; GA group: general anesthesia-only group.