Background characteristics, based on type of pain management used at first procedure
| GA (n=27) | SED (n=59) | Total (n=86) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results expressed as n (%). | |||
BMA, bone marrow aspirate; LP, lumbar puncture; GA, general anaesthesia; SED, sedation. | |||
| Gender | |||
| Female | 10 (37) | 24 (41) | 34 (40) |
| Age at first procedure (y) | |||
| 0–3 | 10 (37) | 20 (34) | 30 (35) |
| 4–7 | 13 (48) | 21 (36) | 34 (40) |
| 8–17 | 4 (15) | 18 (31) | 22 (26) |
| Mean | 4.9 | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Nature of first procedure | |||
| BMA only | 6 (22) | 22 (37) | 28 (33) |
| LP only | 5 (19) | 2 (3) | 7 (8) |
| BMA + LP | 16 (59) | 35 (59) | 51 (59) |