Table 2.
Comparison of block characteristics in the two groups
| Variable | PE (n=29) | PV (n=29) | Mean Difference (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-operative paracetamol consumption (mg) | 1.21 (1.2) | 1.07 (1.1) | 0.14 (-0.5 to 0.7) | 0.7 |
| Duration of Analgesia (min) | 798 (598) | 799 (606) | 1.6 (-318.5 to 315.4) | 0.9 |
| Surgeons satisfaction score (n) | 0.6 | |||
| 4 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 4.5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 19 | 22 | ||
| Patients’ satisfaction score (n) | 0.3 | |||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 4.5 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 5 | 25 | 24 | ||
| Post-operative nausea or vomiting (n) | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | |
| Time in post-operative recovery room (min) | 61.5 (15.6) | 66.8 (18.4) | 0.7 |
Values are in mean (SD)