Table 3.

Block characteristics of both groups

Variables	Group F (n=30)	Group T (n=30)	P
Time to attain maximum sensory block (T5-6)	12.60±0.61	11.57±1.14	<0.001
Time for complete motor block	7.32±0.36	7.38±0.43	0.517
Duration of sensory block	222.13±2.29	195.77±6.86	<0.001
Duration of motor block	183.50±6.04	185.23±7.02	0.309
Time to first analgesic request (h)	4.10±0.32	7.65±1.23	<0.001
Total analgesic consumption in 24 h	2.13±0.34	1.0±0	<0.001

Values are presented as mean±SD. Student independent t-test used to compare the data. SD=Standard deviation