Table 5

Multivariate linear regression* oral morphine equivalents (OMEs)

CovariatePreoperative OME, mgP valuePostoperative OME, mgP value
Earlier surgery ≤24 hours from arrival (n=413)
 FICB vs no FICB17.5 vs 16.60.7525.8 vs 26.30.91
 General vs regional anesthesia15.2 vs 19.30.2925.0 vs 26.80.76
 ASA score ≥3 vs <317.3 vs 16.80.8924.0 vs 27.90.40
Later surgery >24 hours from arrival (n=143)
 FICB vs no FICB25.5 vs 45.2 0.04 26.8 vs 38.10.34
 General vs regional anesthesia35.5 vs 32.50.7131.9 vs 32.10.96
 ASA score ≥3 vs <333.5 vs 34.50.8926.3 vs 38.90.27
  • *Analysis using log-transformed OMEs; least squares mean OMEs presented as geometric means for ease of interpretation.

  • ASA, American Society of Anesthesiology; FICB, fascia iliac compartment block.