Table 3.
Comparison of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) along with Ramsay Sedation Score (RSS) between the MR (methylprednisolone plus ropivacaine) group and the R (ropivacaine) group within the 48-hour postoperative period.
| Time/variable | MR group (n = 66) | R group (n = 64) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONV, median (IQR) | |||
| 2 h | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | 0.177 |
| 4 h | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 1) | 0.064 |
| 8 h | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | 0.220 |
| 24 h | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | 0.105 |
| 48 h | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 0) | 0.794 |
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| RSS, median (IQR) | |||
| 2 h | 3.0 (3.0, 3.0) | 3.0 (3.0, 3.0) | 0.427 |
| 4 h | 3.0 (2.0, 3.0) | 3.0 (2.0, 3.0) | 0.698 |
| 8 h | 2.0 (2.0, 3.0) | 2.0 (2.0, 3.0) | 0.897 |
| 24 h | 2.0 (2.0, 2.0) | 2.0 (2.0, 2.0) | 0.714 |
| 48 h | 2.0 (2.0, 2.0) | 2.0 (2.0, 2.0) | 0.152 |
Comparison of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) along with Ramsay Sedation Score (RSS) between the MR (methylprednisolone plus ropivacaine) group and the R (ropivacaine) group within the 48-hour postoperative period.