- Analgesic consumption during and after the procedure.
| Variables | Group control (n=15) | Group ESPB (n=15) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total opioid consumption (fentanyl in mcg), M (IQR) | 100.0 (50.0) | 25.0 (25.0) | <0.001† |
| Total opioid amount (fentanyl in mcg/kg/min), M (IQR) | 0.1 (0.06) | 0.0 (0.0) | <0.001† |
| Additional fentanyl consumption throughout the procedure, n (%) | |||
| Not performed | 0 (0.0) | 10 (66.7) | <0.001‡ |
| Performed | 15 (100.0) | 5 (33.3) | |
| Total Propofol amount (Propofol in mg), M (IQR) | 35.0 (10.0) | 40.0 (15.0) | 0.325† |
| Analgesic consumption after the procedure, n (%) | |||
| Yes | 11 (7.3) | 5 (33.3) | 0.066‡ |
| No | 4 (26.7) | 10 (66.7) | |
| Time of first analgesic use after the procedure (hours), M (IQR) | 2.0 (3.0) | 4.3 (12.8) | 0.851† |
Values are presented as number and percentages (%). M: median, IQR: interquartile range, †Mann-Whitney U test, ‡Fisher exact test, ESPB: erector spinae plane block