Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of Two Groups a,b,c.
Patients (n = 90) | IVPCA (n = 45) | PCEA (n = 45) | P Value |
---|---|---|---|
Age, y | 53.8 ± 11.4 | 49.9 ± 8.8 | 0.73 |
Weight, kg | 67.96 ± 8.45 | 69.84 ± 7. 7 | 0.78 |
ASA | 0.20 | ||
I | 22 (48.8) | 16 (35.5) | |
II | 23 (51.1) | 29 (64.4) | |
Operation time, h | 3.08 ± 0.85 | 3.7 ± 0.79 | 0.001 |
a Abbreviations: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; IVPCA, Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia; PCEA, Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia.
b P < 0.05 is considered significant.
c Values are presented as mean ± SD or No. (%).