Table 3.
Postoperative parameters
| Postoperative parameters | PPCs (n = 85) | No PPCs (n = 1015) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative ventilator (h) | 73 (32.5, 270) | 20 (16, 81.25) | 0.029 |
| Numerical pain rating score | 5.9 ± 3.2 | 5.3 ± 3.2 | 0.074 |
| Morphine dose (mg) | 6.4 ± 5.6 | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 0.647 |
| Pethidine dose (mg) | 45.0 ± 7.1 | 42.6 ± 12.2 | 0.823 |
| Fentanyl dose (mcg) | 103.3 ± 52.5 | 91.8 ± 41.1 | 0.145 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 16 (9, 37.5) | 5 (3, 9) | < 0.001 |
| Length of ICU stay (days) | 4 (3, 10) | 1 (1, 4) | 0.032 |
Data presented as mean ± SD
Abbreviation: ICU intensive care unit