Table 2 Summary of outcomes of participants
Group RF (n = 63) | Group L (n = 63) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Onset of analgesia (min) | 7.0 [5.0–9.0] | 8.0 [5.0–11.0] | 0.197 |
Failed to reach onset of analgesia | 7 [11.1%] | 9 (14.3%) | 0.790 |
Time for NPRS to decrease ≥2 (min) | 5.0 [3.0–7.0] | 6.5 [3.0–9.0] | 0.056 |
Lowest NPRS within 30 min | 1.0 [0.0–2.5] | 1.0 [0.0–3.0] | 0.747 |
Highest sensory block level | T6 [T5-T8] | T6 [T6-T8] | 0.212 |
Maximum motor block0/1/2/3 | 63/0/0/0 | 63/0/0/0 | 1.000 |
Satisfaction0/1/2/3 at 30 min | 0/0/7/56 | 2/4/4/53 | 0.535 |
Foot warming | 10 (15.9%) | 30(47.6%) | 0.000 |
Foot numbness | 22 (34.9%) | 36(57.1%) | 0.020 |
Hypotension | 1 (1.6%) | 5(7.9%) | 0.207 |