Table 2.
Analgesic effect between the two groups
| Variable | Sufentanil group | Nalbuphine group | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain 15 min postsurgery | 2 (1–3) | 2 (1–2) | < 0.001 |
| Pain 30 min postsurgery | 2 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) | < 0.001 |
| Pain 1 h postsurgery | 2 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) | < 0.001 |
| Pain 6 h postsurgery | 1 (1–2) | 1 (1–1) | < 0.001 |
| No. of intraoperative body movement | 1 (0–2) | 1 (0–2) | 0.205 |
| BPS-NI > 5 (n, %) | 15 (14.71%) | 12 (11.76%) | 0.535 |
| Propofol injection pain | < 0.001 | ||
| 0 (n, %) | 20 (19.61%) | 53 (51.96%) | |
| 1 (n, %) | 48 (47.06%) | 40 (39.22%) | |
| 2 (n, %) | 28 (27.45%) | 6 (5.88%) | |
| 3 (n, %) | 6 (5.88%) | 3 (2.94%) |
Data were expressed as median (interquartile range), or n (%). BPS-NI behavioral pain scale for non-intubated patients. 0 = no pain, 1 = mild pain (only reported pain in response to question without behavioral sign), 2 = moderate pain (reported pain spontaneously without question or accompanied by behavior sign), 3 = severe pain (strong vocal response or accompanied by arm withdrawal, facial grimacing, or tears)