Table 2. Comparison of Clinical Findings a.
| Group B (Bupivacaine) | Group M (Meperidine) | Group BM (Bupivacaine + Meperidine) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of postoperative analgesia (VAS < 30), min b | 51 ± 34 | 72 ± 40 | 211 ± 51 | 0.001 |
| VAS at hours | ||||
| 2nd b | 21 ± 6 | 23 ± 7 | 15 ± 5 | 0.001 |
| 6th | 20 ± 8 | 22 ± 6 | 19 ± 7 | 0.348 |
| 12th | 20 ± 8 | 25 ± 9 | 20 ± 9 | 0.176 |
| 24th | 20 ± 6 | 21 ± 7 | 19 ± 6 | 0.285 |
| The first analgesic requirement time, minc | 82 ± 45 | 132 ± 60 | 300 ± 38 | 0.000 |
| Total consumption of fentanyl at first 24 hours, µgb | 382 ± 105 | 352 ± 98 | 307 ± 52 | 0.001 |
| Excellent satisfactiond | 9 (45) | 10 (50) | 13 (65) | 0.01 |
aData are given as mean ± SEM or number of patient for satisfaction (%).
bThere was a significant difference between BM and other groups (P = 0.001).
cThere was a significant difference between all the groups (P = 0.008, P = 0.001).
dThere was a significant difference between BM and other groups (P = 0.01).