Table 1. Postoperative Pain Scores and Analgesic Requirements.
| Postoperative day | Median FLACC score | Maximum FLACC score | Hydromorphone PCA dosesa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 (0.3 mg) |
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 (0.8 mg) |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 (0.3 mg) |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 (0.4 mg) |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 (0.8 mg) |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 (0.1 mg) |
aEach PCA dose included 0.1 mg intravenous hydromorphone. FLACC: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability scale; PCA: patient-controlled analgesia.