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Table 1 Demographic and surgical data

From: Gabapentin and intrathecal morphine combination therapy results in decreased oral narcotic use and more consistent pain scores after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

 

ITM + gabapentin (n = 25)

ITM only (n = 25)

Age (years)

14.8 ± 1.9

14.8 ± 1.8

Male [n (%)]

5 (20%)

5 (20%)

Weight (kg)

62.0 ± 19.6

54.8 ± 10.7

ASA Classification [n (%)]

 1

8 (32%)

6 (24%)

 2

15 (60%)

19 (76%)

 3

2 (8%)

0 (%)

Mean number of levels fused

9 (range 4–12)

10 (range 5–13)

Estimated blood loss (mL)

287 ± 261

336 ± 294

  1. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation, unless otherwise stated
  2. ITM intrathecal morphine, ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists
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