Table 2 Pain score (VAS) and analgesia requirement after PLB
Pethidine group (n = 48) | Placebo group (n = 50) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Immediately after procedure | |||
VAS (SE) | 0.60 (0.1) | 1.20 (0.2) | p = 0.006 |
Analgesia requirement | 0 (0%) | 5 (10%) | p = 0.03 |
1 Hour after procedure | |||
VAS (SE) | 0.23 (0.07) | 0.46 (0.11) | NS (p = 0.08) |
Analgesia requirement | 1 (2%) | 4 (8%) | NS (p = 0.19) |
24 Hour after procedure | |||
VAS (SE) | 0.88 (0.23) | 0.63 (0.17) | NS (p = 0.40) |
Retrospective VAS (SE) | 2.20 (0.36) | 1.5 (0.29) | NS (p = 0.13) |
Willingness for repeat procedure | 45 (94%) | 47 (94%) | NS (p = 0.16) |