Table 1.
Patient characteristics (ITT population)
| Characteristic | Methoxyflurane (N = 135) | Standard analgesic treatment (N = 135) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 50.8 (18.35) | 51.5 (19.25) |
| Range | 18–91 | 18–95 |
| Gender [n (%)] | ||
| Male | 70 (51.9) | 62 (45.9) |
| Female | 65 (48.1) | 73 (54.1) |
| Race [n (%)] | ||
| Caucasian | 127 (94.1) | 130 (96.3) |
| Asian | 4 (3.0) | 0 |
| Black | 3 (2.2) | 2 (1.5) |
| Other | 1 (0.7) | 3 (2.2) |
| Baseline pain group [n (%)] | ||
| Moderate [NRS 4–6] | 86 (63.7) | 91 (67.4) |
| Severe [NRS ≥ 7] | 49 (36.3) | 44 (32.6) |
| Suspected injury type at inclusion [n (%)] | ||
| Contusion | 72 (53.3) | 60 (44.4) |
| Fracture | 38 (28.1) | 43 (31.9) |
| Dislocation | 19 (14.1) | 21 (15.6) |
| Crushing | 6 (4.4) | 11 (8.1) |
| Final diagnosis [n (%)] | ||
| Fracture | 64 (47.4) | 60 (44.4) |
| Contusion | 39 (28.9) | 38 (28.1) |
| Dislocation | 29 (21.5) | 32 (23.7) |
| Crushing | 3 (2.2) | 5 (3.7) |
ITT intent-to-treat, NRS numeric rating scale, SD standard deviation