Table 3.
Comparison of pain score (NRS) between the two groups
| Mean | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical parameter | PECS group (n = 30) | Control group (n = 30) | p-value |
| Pain score by NRS | |||
| 0 h | 2.8 ± 1.3 | 4.9 ± 1.5 | < 0.001 |
| 2 h | 3.0 ± 1.4 | 3.8 ± 1.2 | 0.002 |
| 4 h | 2.9 ± 1.1 | 4.3 ± 1.6 | 0.005 |
| 8 h | 3.5 ± 1.7 | 5.1 ± 1.4 | 0.035 |
| 12 h | 2.4 ± 0.9 | 3.7 ± 1.3 | 0.015 |
| 18 h | 2.1 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.1 | < 0.001 |
| 24 h | 3.1 ± 1.5 | 4.4 ± 1.8 | 0.016 |
| 48 h | 3.3 ± 0.8 | 3.7 ± 1.0 | 0.09 |
NRS Numerical Rating Scale