Table 2 Comparison of outcomes between the ITM and control group
Raw values (median, IQR) | Weighted values (median, IQR) | Weighted average treatment effect | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control group | ITM | Control group | ITM | Difference in means (95% CI) | p value | |
Total IV morphine equivalent administered intraoperatively and in recovery (mg) | 18 (14–21) | 0 (0–4) | 17 (14–21) | 0 (0–5) | 15.6 (12.9–18.0) | < 0.001 |
Total 48-h morphine equivalent (mg) | 88 (58–130) | 20 (2.5–40) | 80 (55–130) | 20 (10–40) | 75.3 (49.7–90.5) | < 0.001 |
Length of stay (days) | 4 (3–5) | 3 (2–4) | 4 (3–5) | 3 (2–4) | 1.3 (0.5–2.1) | 0.006 |
VAS pain recovery (0–10) | 6 (0–8) | 0 (0–4) | 6 (0–8) | 0 (0–4) | 2.8 (1.3–4.7) | 0.001 |
Worst VAS pain day 2 (0–10) | 7 (5–8) | 6 (4–8) | 7 (5–8) | 6 (4–8) | 0.9 (-0.4–2.0) | 0.19 |