Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients in the GA, CSEA and TIVA groups.
| Characteristic | GA group (n=63) | GA group (n=63) | TIVA group (n=67) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case | 63 | 67 | 67 | — |
| Gender (male/female) | 30/33 | 29/38 | 32/35 | 0.841 |
| Mean age (years) | 61.30±7.85 | 59.55±6.30 | 60.90±8.51 | 0.405 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.60±4.16 | 25.90±3.43 | 27.10±4.71 | 0.243 |
| Replacement side (left/right knee; case) | 28/35 | 26/41 | 31/36 | 0.662 |
| Mean disease course | 9.44±3.19 | 10.12±2.65 | 9.70±3.28 | 0.444 |
BMI – body mass index; GA – general anesthesia; CSEA – combined spinal-epidural anesthesia; TIVA – total intravenous anesthesia