Table 1 Demographic Data and Clinical Characteristics of the Study Groups
Conventional Group (n = 48) | Ultrasound Group (n = 48) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Age (yrs.) | 58.5 [53.75 to70.25] | 60.0 [51.0 to 67.0] | 0.53 |
2. Gender (male/female), n | 28/20 | 26/22 | 0.84 |
3. ASA status (I/II/III), n | 0/34/14 | 2/36/10 | 0.29 |
4. Weight (kg) | 59.4 ± 11.8 | 60.3 ± 10.2 | 0.68 |
5. Height (cm) | 162.50 [155 to 166.2] | 160 [154.8 to 168.2] | 0.69 |
6. BMI, (kg (m2)−1) | 22.8 ± 3.5 | 23.4 ± 4.0 | 0.46 |
7. Type of surgery (a/b/c), n | 23/15/10 | 12/27/9 | 0.03 |
8. TEP level, n | 0.03 | ||
T5-T8/T9-T12 | 35/13 | 44/4 | |
9. Number of patient’s who | 1 | 0 | 0.47 |
did not achieve sensory | |||
blockade after the test | |||
dose, n | |||
10. Number of Dermatomes | 5 [4 to 7] | 5 [4 to 7] | 0.86 |
blockade after the test | |||
dose, n |