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Table 3 Comparison of recovery parameters between the QLB and NS groups (n = 40)

From: Effects of quadratus lumborum block on perioperative multimodal analgesia and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy

 

QLB group

NS group

P value

First time of exhaustion(h)

28.2 ± 12.4*

30.4 ± 10.5

0.047

Time to get out of bed (h)

33.7 ± 19.2*

40.9 ± 16.2

0.03

Time to first intake of water (h)

17.4 ± 7.5

15.3 ± 6.8

0.15

Time to first intake of food (h)

41.1 ± 16

38.5 ± 14

0.25

Postoperative hospital stay (day)

12.5 ± 5.7

14.2 ± 6.5

0.45

  1. Note: QLB group Quadratus lumborum block group, NS group normal saline group, *P < 0.05