Table 1 Comparison of demographic data in the two groups
Parameters | Lidocaine group (n=35) | Placebo group (n=35) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | 3.0 (1.0–6.0) | 3.0 (2.0–6.0) | 0.57 |
Gender (girls and boys) | 22/13 | 17/18 | 0.33 |
Weight in kg | 14.0 (10.0–20.0) | 14.0 (12.0–20.0) | 0.57 |
ASA-PS classification (I/II) | 30/5 | 27/8 | 0.54 |
Duration of surgery in minutes | 70.6 (8.4) | 69.2 (11.7) | 0.78 |
Duration of ansthesia in minutes | 77.7(9.2) | 76.3(12.8) | 0.72 |