Table 3.
Patient characteristics in each group
| Group | Caudal group | IV group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 18 | 18 | – |
| Age (years) | 3.25 | 3.2 | 0.92 |
| Gender (male/female) | 1.25 | 1 | 0.66 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.2 ± 6.1 | 12 ± 4.8 | 0.74 |
| Height (cm) | 88 ± 10.8 | 86 ± 13.6 | 0.80 |
| ASA class | 1.4 | 1.42 | 0.44 |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 48.2 ± 12.2 | 45.4 ± 14.4 | 0.22 |