Table 3

Block procedure data

FactorSerratus block (n=49)Paravertebral block (n=51)P value
Time to perform procedure per side (min)1.25 (0–4.0)4.0 (2.0–6.0)<0.001
Average pain during block placement (NRS)1.0 (0–2.0)1.0 (0–2.0)0.94
Worst pain during block (NRS)2.0 (0–4.0)2.0 (1.0–3.5)0.85
  • Data are presented as median (IQR).

  • Test used: Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test.

  • NRS, Numeric Rating Scale.