Table 3 Characteristics of spinal block

Onset of sensory block (min)

2.49 ± 0.49

4.13 ± 0.74

 < 0.0001

Duration of sensory block (min)

139.5 ± 32.01

366.4 ± 30.12

 < 0.0001

Onset of motor block (min)

5.28 ± 1.31

7.86 ± 1.19

 < 0.0001

Duration of motor block (min)

136.3 ± 8.19

336.5 ± 37.08

 < 0.0001

Total duration of analgesia (min)

141.4 ± 14.85

365.9 ± 44.91

 < 0.0001

Analgesic dose request (number)

2.2 ± 1.14

1.28 ± 0.96

 < 0.0001

Requirement of analgesia (min)

142.5 ± 32.01

369.8 ± 26.48

 < 0.0001