Table 2.
Evaluation of postoperative pain status and adverse reactions
| Group | RAN n = 406 (41.86%) | RAY n = 564 (58.14%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 h after surgery | ||||
| VAS at resting, Mean ± SD | 1.18 ± 1.04 | 1.35 ± 1.09 | 0.012 a | |
| ≤ 3, n (%) | 396 (97.54%) | 543 (9.28%) | 0.355 | |
| > 3, n (%) | 10 (2.46%) | 21 (3.72%) | ||
| VAS at movement, Mean ± SD | 2.84 ± 1.21 | 2.88 ± 1.29 | 0.579 | |
| ≤ 3, n (%) | 303 (74.3%) | 401 (71.10%) | 0.243 | |
| > 3, n (%) | 103 (25.37%) | 163 (28.90%) | ||
| Dizzy, n (%) | Mild | 26 (6.48%) | 51 (9.19%) | 0.472 |
| Moderate | 21 (5.24%) | 31 (5.59%) | ||
| Severe | 9 (2.24%) | 14 (2.52%) | ||
| Nausea, n (%) | 38 (9.43%) | 81 (14.39%) | 0.022 a | |
| Nausea associated with the gastric tube, n (%) | 8 (1.99%) | 24 (4.26%) | 0.067 | |
| Vomiting, n (%) | 4 (0.99%) | 17 (3.02%) | 0.042 a | |
| 48 h after surgery | ||||
| VAS at resting, Mean ± SD | 0.46 ± 0.66 | 0.62 ± 0.77 | 0.001 a | |
| ≤ 3, n (%) | 398 (99.75%) | 1 (0.25%) | 0.645 | |
| > 3, n (%) | 558 (9.47%) | 3 (0.53%) | ||
| VAS at movement, Mean ± SD | 1.72 ± 0.90 | 1.81 ± 1.08 | 0.150 | |
| ≤ 3, n (%) | 385 (96.49%) | 529 (94.30%) | 0.127 | |
| > 3, n (%) | 14 (3.51%) | 32 (5.70%) | ||
| Dizzy, n (%) | Mild | 16 (4.06%) | 40 (7.18%) | 0.124 |
| Moderate | 10 (2.54%) | 20 (3.29%) | ||
| Severe | 4 (1.02%) | 3 (0.54%) | ||
| Nausea, n (%) | 19 (4.82%) | 43 (7.69%) | 0.084 | |
| Nausea associated with the gastric tube, n (%) | 3 (0.76%) | 7 (1.25%) | 0.536 | |
| Vomiting, n (%) | 6 (1.52%) | 8 (1.43%) | 1.000 | |
Abbreviation: n = Number(s), % = Percentage(s), h = Hour(s), SD = Standard deviation, VAS = Visual analogue scale
aThe difference between the two groups was statistically significant, p < 0.05