Table 3.
Comparison of success rates in each group according to Heft–Parker visual analogue scale (VAS) values
| Groups | Success rate of anaesthesia(%) | Sample size(n) | Responses with no or mild pain(n) | Responses with moderate pain(n) | Responses with severe pain(n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOPg | 21.7 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| MELg | 65.2 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| IBUg | 82.6 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| PLAg | 34.8 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
IBUg, ibuprofen group; MELg, meloxicam group; NOPg, no-premedication group; PLAg, placebo group.