[Table/Fig-2]:
VAS scores comparisons *P< 0.05,$P<0.001.
| Pain assesment | D1 | D2 |
|---|---|---|
| a.VAS scores* | 1.3±0.69 | 3.79±1.64 |
| b. Epidural bolus requrements | ||
| Number of patients | 4 | 13 |
| Number of boluses | 6 | 16 |
| c. Additional analgesics requirements | ||
| Number of patients | 5 | 16 |
| Number of boluses | 7 | 24 |
| d. Distribution of pain scores $ (number of patients) | ||
| Mild | 23 | 14 |
| Moderate | 1 | 9 |
| Severe | 0 | 1 |