Table 2.
Demographics of control and forearm/distal block group
| Control group n = 30 | Forearm/distal arm block group n = 30 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years [IQR] | 44.5 [28.75–62.5] | 50 [34.5–67.25] | 0.24 |
| Gender, F (%) | 14 (46.6 %) | 10 (33.3 %) | 0.29 |
| BMI, kg/M2 [IQR] | 26.1 [22.8–29.9] | 28.4 [24.9–31.25] | 0.13 |
| ASA PS | |||
| I | 6 | 2 | 0.0012* |
| II | 23 | 14 | |
| III | 0 | 9 | |
| IV | 1 | 5 | |
Chi-square was utilized for contingency analysis
n number of patient; F female; mean, IQR 25–75 % interquartile range; BMI body mass index; ASA PS American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status
*Signifies statistical significance