Table 4 Monitoring, postoperative complications, and patient satisfaction
Variable | PECS group, n = 29 | LA group, n = 26 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowest MAP (mmHg) | 84 | 78 | NS |
Highest MAP (mmHg) | 88 | 86 | NS |
Lowest HR (bpm) | 70 | 66 | NS |
Highest HR (bpm) | 74 | 68 | NS |
Lowest RR | 13 | 13 | NS |
Highest RR | 14 | 13 | NS |
SpO2 (%) | 98 (2) | 98 (2) | NS |
Sedation score | 3 | 3 | NS |
Incidence of nausea (%) | 3 (10 %) | 5 (19%) | 0.4 |
Incidence of vomiting (%) | 2 (6 %) | 3 (11 %) | 1 |
Pruritus (%) | 7 (24 %) | 12 (46%) | 0.09 |
Patient satisfaction | 8.6 (0.57) | 8.2 (0.5) | 0.008* |