Table 2.
Comparison of anxiety scores, pain intensity, and postoperative data of the study groups.
| Group GA (n = 60) | Group BPB (n = 60) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APAIS scale | |||
| Anxiety score | 12 (8–17) | 9 (5–14) | 0.007 |
| Information wish score | 4 (2–7) | 4 (2–7) | 0.429 |
| Total score | 17 (13–23) | 13 (7–20) | 0.021 |
| Numeric Rating Scale | |||
| 1 h | 8 (6–10) | 0 (0–3) | <0.001 |
| 8 h | 5 (2–7) | 2 (0–4) | <0.001 |
| 16 h | 5 (2–7) | 3 (0–6) | 0.044 |
| 24 h | 4 (2–6) | 4 (2–7) | 0.750 |
| Duration of surgery | 110.93 ± 47.81 | 103.20 ± 61.11 | 0.702 |
| LOS | 3 (1–5) | 2 (1–4) | 0.028 |
| Tramadol consumption | 176.00 ± 71.60 | 62.00 ± 40.03 | <0.001 |
Data are presented as mean standard deviation (SD) or median (IQR). APAIS: Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale, GA: general anesthesia, BPB: brachial plexus block, and LOS: length of hospital stay. p values that are in bold are statistically significant.