Table 2 Intra-operative and ICU fentanyl dose, operative times, ICU and hospital stay. Values are mean ± SD
Variable | Group 1 Opioid sparing (OS) (n = 46) | Group 2 Opioid based (OB) (n = 46) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total intra-operative fentanyl dose (µg) | 183.2 ± 35.61 | 313.5 ± 75.06 | ˂ 0.001* |
Total 1st 48 h ICU fentanyl dose (µg) | 354.5 ± 112.62 | 779.1 ± 294.97 | ˂ 0.001* |
Average end-tidal desflurane (%) | 5.3 ± 0.85 | 8.3 ± 0.70 | ˂ 0.001* |
Duration of anaesthesia (min) | 213 ± 86.16 | 261.1 ± 81.46 | 0.007 * |
Duration of surgery (min) | 178.3 ± 81.57 | 220.5 ± 77.02 | 0.012 * |
Extubation time (min) | 10.2 ± 2.69 | 15.1 ± 3.02 | ˂ 0.001 * |
ICU stay (day) | 1.3 ± 0.60 | 2.1 ± 1.24 | 0.005 * |
Hospital stay (day) | 4.9 ± 1.91 | 6.0 ± 2.61 | 0.056 |