Table 1.
Patient demographics and selected baseline characteristics
| Variable | IV opioid PCA (n = 20) | Liposome bupivacaine-based multimodal analgesia (n = 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), years | 48 (19) | 47 (14) |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Male | 13 (65) | 12 (52) |
| Female | 7 (35) | 11 (48) |
| Race, n (%) | ||
| White | 17 (85) | 23 (100) |
| Black | 1 (5) | 0 |
| Other | 2 (10) | 0 |
| Body mass index, mean (SD), kg/m2 | 24.2 (3.8) | 23.2 (3.5) |
| ASA physical status classification, n (%) | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 16 (80) | 15 (65) |
| 3 | 4 (20) | 8 (35) |
Abbreviations: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; IV, intravenous; n, number; PCA, patient-controlled analgesia; SD, standard deviation.