Comparison of outcomes for non-intubated patients
| SAPB (n=5) | EPVB (n=10) | P value* | |
| Comparison of outcomes for non-intubated patients (n=15) | |||
| LOS | 13.6±5.9 | 9.40±3.8 | 0.13 |
| ICU LOS | 2.2±1.1 | 3.9±2.5 | 0.16 |
| Preblock pain score | 8.0±1.4 | 7.1±1.7 | 0.24 |
| Change in pain score | 3.8±1.6 | 3.2±1.6 | 0.50 |
| Preblock MED use | 85.8±91.0 | 138.4±89.1 | 0.18 |
| Change in MED use | 34.5±40.5 | 65.6±24.7 | 0.10 |
| Mortality | 0 (0) | 1 (10) | 0.46 |
Results are presented as mean±SD or n (%) as appropriate. Pain score is self-reported by patient. MEDs are calculated as 24-hour use before and after block.
*Where appropriate, the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test and Pearson’s χ2 test p value to compare the means between populations was reported; significant p value <0.05.
EPVB, epidural or paravertebral block; LOS, length of stay; MED, morphine equivalent dose (mg); SAPB, serratus anterior plane block.