Table 2.
Intraoperative and Postoperative Variables
| Variable | TFP block group (n = 20) | Control group (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) of patients with 20% increase in HR and MAP after incision | 2 (10) | 10 (50) | < 0.001 |
| Intraoperative fentanyl consumption (μg/kg) | 1.10 ± 0.08 | 1.50 ± 0.51 | 0.005 |
| Number (%) of patients requiring rescue analgesia | 3 (15) | 20 (100) | < 0.001 |
| Time to first rescue analgesia (h) | 4.5 (1.5, 6) | ||
| First patient | 9 | ||
| Second patient | 1 | ||
| Third patient | 6 | ||
| Postoperative paracetamol consumption (mg/kg) | 0 (0, 0) | 20 (10, 30) | < 0.001 |
| Incidence of postoperative fentanyl administration (%) | 5 | 35 | 0.019 |
| Block related complications (%) | 0 | 0 |
Values are presented as number of patient (%), mean ± SD or median (Q1, Q3). TFP: transversalis fascia plane, HR: heart rate, MAP: mean arterial blood pressure.
*
P < 0.05, statistically significantly different from the control group.