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Table 1 Baseline characteristics

From: Continuous erector spinae plane block versus intercostal nerve block in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Baseline characteristics

Control (n=12)

Intervention (n=12)

Age, years; mean ± SD

66.50 ± 8.44

71.33 ± 9.00

Females; n (%)

10 (83.33)

7 (58.33)

BMI, kg m-2; mean ± SD

25.10 ± 5.16

28.34 ± 4.03

Weight, kg; mean ± SD

66.37 ± 20.14

77.81 ± 13.21

ASA 3a; n (%)

7 (58.33)

7 (58.33)

ASA 4a; n (%)

5 (41.67)

5 (41.67)

  1. aThere were no participants belonging to ASA categories of 1, 2, or 5. ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists, BMI body mass index