Table 4.
Postoperative Complications, Number of Patients Requiring Rescue Analgesics, First Time of Postoperative Ambulation, Length of Hospital Stay and Bromage Score Between Two Groups
| CFICB Group (n=27) | PCIA Group (n=29) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dizzies | 2 (7%) | 9 (31%) | 0.042 |
| PONV | 6 (22%) | 12 (41%) | 0.158 |
| Delirium | 1 (4%) | 1 (3%) | 1 |
| Pneumonia | 2 (7%) | 2 (7%) | 1 |
| Cardiac events | 2 (7%) | 1 (3%) | 0.605 |
| Rescue analgesia | 6 (22%) | 10 (35%) | 0.382 |
| First time ambulation (h) | 20 (12) | 20 (4) | 0.538 |
| Length of stay (days) | 9 (3) | 9 (4.5) | 0.934 |
| Bromage score | |||
| 24 h (1 point) | 4 (15%) | 0 | 0.048 |
| 48 h (1 point) | 2 (7%) | 0 | 0.228 |
Note: Values presented as median (IQR), and n (%) = number and percentage of each group.
Abbreviations: CFICB, continuous fascia iliaca compartment block; PCIA, patient-controlled intravenous analgesia; PONV, postoperative nausea and vomiting.