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Pain, PONV, and Bowel Distension as Rated by Surgeons Blinded to Anaesthesia Group.
| Nitrous Oxide (n=175) | Air (n=169) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piritramid, mg | 8.6 (8.1) | 8.6 (6.4) | 0.942 |
| PONV, # of patients | 75 (43%) | 71 (42%) | 0.874 |
| Emesis, # of patients | 7 (4%) | 5 (3%) | 0.600 |
| Nausea Score, VAS | 15 (25) | 10 (20) | 0.040 |
| Bowel Distension, # of patients | < 0.001 | ||
| None | 92 (53%) | 120 (71%) | |
| Mild | 42 (24%) | 34 (20%) | |
| Moderate | 30 (17%) | 12 (7%) | |
| Severe | 11 (6%) | 3 (2%) |
Results are presented as number of patients (%) or means (SDs).
