Table 2.
The table presents subsequent results of visual analog scale intensity in mm after lateral thoracotomy.
| Hours of Post-Surgery | PVB | KET | CON | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 h | 38 (21–61) ** | 64.5 (51–84) | 72 (54–84) | <0.001 |
| 2 h | 29 (19–42) ** | 45 (41–53.5) | 55 (42–63) | <0.001 |
| 4 h | 26 (21–40) * | 35 (22.5–50) | 40 (28–52) | 0.014 |
| 8 h | 25 (21–35) | 30.5 (19–40.5) | 32.5 (21–40) | 0.28 |
| 12 h | 20 (11–29) | 23 (11–35.5) | 25 (14–33) | 0.68 |
| 24 h | 16 (10–23) ** | 21.5 (14–31) | 27.5 (19–35) | 0.001 |
Data are shown as medians (interquartile ranges). Probability was calculated with the Kruskal–Wallis test by ranks. If this test showed a significant result, a pairwise comparison was made with the Mann–Whitney U test. A significant calculated probability was set at 0.017 after Bonferroni correction. * CON is significantly higher than PVB; ** CON and KET are significantly higher than PVB. CON denotes controlled group, KET denotes ketamine group, PVB denotes paravertebral block group.