Table 4.
Comparison of time to first analgesia request in minutes and total analgesia consumption in milligram between Exposed & non-Exposed groups at Empress Zewditu memorial Hospital, Ethiopia.
| Variable Expressed as median (IQR) | Exposed group n = 30 | Non-exposed group n = 30 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| First time request for analgesia in (minute) | 192.5(140_210) | 146(130_160) | ˂ .0001 |
|
Postoperative analgesic consumption Tramadol iv in mg Diclofenac im in mg |
100(100_100) 75(75_150) |
150(100_150) 75(75_150) |
˂ .0001 .576 |
Abbreviations: im-intramuscular, iv-intravenous, mg-milligram, IQR-interquartile range.