Table 1. Subjects Characteristicsa.
| Characteristic | TAP Block (n = 25) | Continuous Epidural (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male (%) | 18 (72) | 18 (72) |
| Female (%) | 7 (28) | 7 (28) |
| Age (y) | 31 (25 - 54) | 38 (23 - 58) |
| Weight (kg) | 65.34 ± 9.21 | 65.15 ± 9.76 |
| Height (cm) | 165.78 ± 7.82 | 162.38 ± 5.82 |
| Body mass index (BMI) | 24.46 ± 3.27 | 24.92 ± 3.27 |
| ASA | ||
| I | 18 (72%) | 12 (48%) |
| II | 7 (28%) | 13 (52%) |
| Intraoperative fentanyl (µg) | 400 (300 - 850) | 400 (300 - 550) |
| Blood glucose | ||
| Postoperative baseline | 128 (113.74 - 145.54) | 134 (124.57 - 145.41) |
| Postoperative 24 hours | 120 (100 - 203) | 105 (96 - 124) |
aCategorical variable presented in No. (%), Numeric variable presented as means ± standard deviation or median (minimum - maximum).