Variable | Control (n = 56) | Lidocaine (n = 60) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Postoperative analgesia with non-opioids [number (%)] | 0.005* c | ||
Paracetamol only | 0 (0) | 3 (5) | |
Paracetamol + Metamizol | 52 (92.9) | 49 (81.7) | |
Paracetamol + Ibuprofen | 1 (1.8) | 8 (13.3) | |
Paracetamol + Metamizol + Ibuprofen | 3 (5.4) | 0 (0) | |
Any opioid in PACU/immediately post-op [number (%)] | 23 (41.1) | 24 (40) | 0.906 a |
PCA post-operative [number (%)] | |||
Any | 8 (14.3) | 13 (21.7) | 0.302 a |
Nalbuphine | 3 (5.4) | 11 (18.3) | |
Morphine | 5 (8.9) | 2 (3.3) | |
PCA duration [hrs] | |||
Median (IQR) | 54.5 (26) | 39 (49) | 0.336 b |
Any pain rescue medication first 24 h post-op [number (%)] | 34 (60.7) | 39 (65.0) | 0.633 a |