TABLE 4.
Adverse effect.
| 4 ml group | 2 ml group | 1 ml group | p-Value a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transient, % | ||||
| Minor symptoms b | 45.0 | 20.0 | 23.8 | 0.180 |
| Neuropathic symptoms c | 20.0 | 20.0 | 9.5 | 0.589 |
| Severe complication d , % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
D5W, 5% dextrose water.
a
Between-group comparison: chi-square test for categorical data analysis.
b
Minor symptoms included needling pain, subjective swelling or dizziness subsided within 10 min.
c
Neuropathic symptoms included electric shock sensation or finger numbness subsided within 10 min.
d
Severe complication included infection, persisted bleeding, hematoma or death.