Table 2 The comparison of MMEs and postoperative recovery
Variable | Pre-ICNB group (n = 38) | Post-ICNB group (n = 43) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
MMEs (mg) | 83.8 ± 30.73 | 101.67 ± 36.70 | 0.016 |
Duration of surgery (min) | 101.84 ± 25.37 | 109.49 ± 36.55 | 0.284 |
Duration of anesthesia (time) | 177.89 ± 35.39 | 182.37 ± 40.51 | 0.600 |
Extubation time (min)b | 21 (15, 31.25) | 28 (20, 35) | 0.019 |
Concious time (min)b | 10 (5, 13.25) | 10 (5, 15) | 0.391 |
Duration of PACU (min) | 77.97 ± 21.61 | 80.26 ± 29.30 | 0.694 |
Remedial analgesia in the wards (n, %) | Â | Â | 0.623 |
 No | 13 (34.2%) | 17 (39.5%) |  |
 Yes | 25 (65.8%) | 26 (60.5%) |  |
Frequency of pressing PCAb | 4 (2, 7) | 4 (2, 6) | 0.614 |
Chest-tube duration (h) | 41.58 ± 12.35 | 42.81 ± 9.30 | 0.617 |
Time to flatus (h) | 17.61 ± 8.49 | 15.86 ± 8.25 | 0.351 |
Drinking time (h) | 11.89 ± 4.87 | 10.79 ± 5.35 | 0.337 |
Postoperative ambulation time (h) | 21.74 ± 7.42 | 23.16 ± 7.96 | 0.409 |
Day of discharge (h) | 56.68 ± 12.0 | 60.33 ± 12.39 | 0.184 |