Table 2 Outcomes (n = 87)
From: A case series of continuous paravertebral block in minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Results of outcomes | |
|---|---|
CPVB-related complications | 15 (17.2%) |
Nausea and vomiting | 1 (1.1%) |
Leakage of local analgesic | 5 (5.8%) |
CPVB-related minor bleeding | 9 (10.3%) |
CPVB-related neuropathy | 0 (0%) |
CPVB-related abscess | 0 (0%) |
Postextubation respiratory failure | 0 (0%) |
Duration of intubation after surgery (hours) | 4.8 ± 5.9 |
< 1 h | 43 (49.4%) |
≥ 1 h, < 12 h | 28 (32.2%) |
≥ 12 h | 16 (18.4%) |
Fentanyl consumption (μg) | 366.7 ± 236.7 |
Number of other analgesic use | 0.9 ± 0.9 |
= 0 | 11 (12.6%) |
= 1 | 53 (60.9%) |
≥ 2 | 23 (26.4%) |