- Comparison of postoperative tramadol consumption.
| Tramadol consumption (mg) | Group | Median difference | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOIPB (n=40) | Control (n=40) | |||
| Median (Q1, Q3) | Median (Q1, Q3) | |||
| 0 - 1 (first hour) | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 50) | 0 | <0.001‡ |
| 0 - 12 (first 12 hours) | 0 (0, 0) | 50 (0, 50) | -50 | <0.001‡ |
| 12 - 24 (second 12 hours) | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 50) | 0 | 0.010‡ |
| 0 - 24 (first 24 hours) | 0 (0, 50) | 50 (50, 100) | -50 | <0.001‡ |
Values are presented as median (Q1, Q3).
↵‡ Mann-Whitney U test, EOIPB: external oblique intercostal plane block