Table 3.
Comparison of post operative pain and nausea and vomiting scores
| Post operative pain and nausea scores | FNC group (n = 27) | PCA only group (n = 21) | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average pain score (VRS) | 3.8 (2.6, 4.6) | 3.4 (2.7, 4.8) | NS |
| % pain scores above 3 | 45.3 ± 24.3* | 48.5 ± 25.9 | NS |
| Day 0 highest reported pain score | 7.2 ± 1.7 | 8.36 ± 1.7 | p < .017 Effect size medium, r = .35 |
| Day 1 highest reported pain score | 6 (6,7) | 8 (6,9) | p < .034 Effect size medium, r = .31 |
| Day 2 highest reported pain score | 3.6 ± 2.1 | 4.3 ± 2.8 | NS |
| % PONV scores above 0 ** | 3.3 (3,12.5) | 6.4 (0,14) | NS |
*Mean ± SD, or median (IQR: 25,75), reported according to normality
**Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was classified as either: none (0), mild - intermittent nausea (1), moderate - dry retching (2) or, severe - vomiting (3).