Table 3 Comparison of safety parameters among groups
Conventional [SBP + 150] (n = 80) | Lower Pressure [SBP + 120] (n = 80) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
More painful site | |||
Knee | 59 (74%) | 60 (75%) | 0.731 |
Thigh | 15 (19%) | 12 (15%) | |
Knee = Thigh | 6 (7%) | 8 (10%) | |
Knee pain (VAS) | 2.8 (1.4) | 3.0 (1.6) | 0.451 |
Knee pain (Likert) | |||
No or Slight | 35 (44%) | 37 (46%) | 0.751 |
≥ Moderate | 45 (56%) | 43 (54%) | |
Thigh pain (VAS) | 1.5 (1.7) | 1.3 (1.6) | 0.270 |
Thigh pain (Likert) | |||
No or Slight | 61 (76%) | 64 (80%) | 0.566 |
≥ Moderate | 19 (24%) | 16 (20%) | |
Thigh ecchymosis | |||
Grade 0–1 | 77 (96%) | 73 (91%) | 0.191 |
Grade 2–3 | 3 (4%) | 7 (9%) | |
Thigh bullae | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) | 1.000 |
Thigh necrosis | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |
Nerve palsy | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |
Symptomatic DVT | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |
Symptomatic PE | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |
Delayed rehabilitation | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |