Comparison of surgical variables for control and intervention groups
| Surgical and analgesic variables | Control (n=88) | Intervention (n=92) |
|---|---|---|
| Operative procedure | ||
| Pneumonectomy | 11% (10) | 10% (9) |
| Lobectomy | 57% (50) | 58% (53) |
| Wedge resection/segmentectomy | 22% (19) | 20% (19) |
| Exploratory thoracotomy | 6% (5) | 8% (7) |
| Sleeve resection | 5% (4) | 4% (4) |
| Surgery left side | 43% (38) | 38% (45) |
| Number of unobstructed segments removed, median (IQR) | 4 (4) | 4 (4) |
| Analgesia | ||
| Epidural | 47% (41) | 40% (37) |
| Intrathecal morphine/patient controlled analgesia | 43% (38) | 45% (43) |
| Intravenous morphine | 9% (8) | 12% (11) |
| Paravertebral block | 1% (1) | 1% (1) |
Data shown as % (n).