Table 2.
Results.
| Variables | Before SNS slurry | After SNS slurry | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain score (mean ± SD)* | 3.4 ± 1.3 | 3.7 ± 1.6 | NS |
| Fluid drainage (mean ± SD)† |
597.0 ± 122.8 | 109.1 ± 22.3 | 0.001 |
| Hospital stay (mean ± SD) |
7 ± 0 | 8.2 ± 2.8 | NS |
| Chest tube permanence (mean ± SD) | — | 6.2 ± 2.3 | — |
| Recurrence in 30 days (n/%) | — | 2/11 | — |
| Fever (n/%) | 4/23 | 5/29 | NS |
| ARDS (n/%) | — | 0/0 | — |
| Empyema (n/%) | — | 0/0 | — |
| Mortality (n/%) | — | 0/0 | — |
SD: standard deviation.
*Pain was evaluated before and 1 h after the first administration of SNS.
†Considering the mean daily fluid drainage during the postprocedure period, both after talc poudrage and SNS slurry.