Research Article

The Effect of Intrathecal Bupivacaine Plus Dextrose 5% and Fentanyl Compared with Bupivacaine Alone on the Onset and Duration of Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Lower-Limb Orthopedic Surgery

Table 1

Comparison of frequency distribution of the movement type, sensory block and painkiller dose.

Control mean ± SDIntervention mean ± SD

Duration of onset of anesthesia2.8 ± 9.1197.6 ± 5.156t = 15.434

Duration of pain relief1.21 ± 8.1948.20 ± 4.247t = 7.918

Duration of numbness5.15 ± 1519 ± 1.104t = 11.636