Table 2.
Block characteristics in the two groups
| Group | SHB (n=35) | ISB (n=35) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of block procedure (min) | 9.8 (1.39) | 3.83 (0.79) | <0.0001 |
| Sensory block (partial/complete) | 0/35 | 2/33 | 1.000 |
| Motor block (partial/complete) | 35/0 | 2/33 | <0.0001 |
| Complications (none/pain on injection/dyspnoea/ptosis) | 32/3/0/0 | 31/1/1/2 | 0.260 |
| Duration of analgesia (h) | 4.69 (2.01) | 8.22 (4.2) | 0.002 |
| Median (IQR) VAS | |||
| 0 | 0 [1-2] | 0 [0-0] | 0.320 |
| 2 | 2 [1-2] | 1 [0-2] | 0.001 |
| 4 | 2 [2-6] | 1 [0-2] | 0.000 |
| 6 | 2 [0-6] | 2 [0-2] | 0.170 |
| 12 | 1 [0-2] | 5 [0-7] | 0.013 |
| 24 | 0 [0-1] | 0 [0-1] | 0.909 |
| Number of times paracetamol was given in 24 h (none/once/twice) | 3/30/2 | 8/24/3 | 0.208 |
| Number of patients who required intraoperative fentanyl supplement (Y/N) | 1/34 | 2/33 | 0.602 |
| Patient satisfaction at 24 h (excellent/good/fair/poor) | 15/15/5/0 | 17/14/4/0 | 0.873 |
| Motor weakness/paraesthesia at 6 h | 0 | 23 | <0.001 |
| Motor weakness/paraesthesia at 12 h | 0 | 5 | 0.008 |
The data are presented as number; mean (Standard deviation) or median (Interquartile Range). VAS-Visual analogue scale;IQR-Interquartile range