Table 2 Results of pain and comfort
Outcome | Semi-fowler’s | Supine | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
BCS (mean ± SD) | |||
5 min after extubation | 1.94 ± 1.13 | 1.68 ± 1.05 | 0.149 |
30 min after extubation | 2.27 ± 0.96 | 2.13 ± 0.94 | 0.368 |
Before leaving PACU | 2.39 ± 0.95 | 2.26 ± 0.88 | 0.408 |
Comfort VAS (mean ± SD) | |||
5 min after extubation | 6.11 ± 2.30 | 5.17 ± 1.78 | 0.007 |
30 min after extubation | 6.70 ± 2.14 | 6.23 ± 1.63 | 0.140 |
Before leaving PACU | 7.17 ± 2.27 | 6.44 ± 1.79 | 0.034 |
Sore throat VAS (mean ± SD) | |||
5 min after extubation | 2.20 ± 2.27 | 2.11 ± 1.98 | 0.808 |
30 min after extubation | 1.60 ± 1.96 | 1.54 ± 1.76 | 0.836 |
Before leaving PACU | 1.44 ± 1.81 | 1.31 ± 1.75 | 0.658 |
Wound pain VAS (mean ± SD) | |||
5 min after extubation | 3.51 ± 2.50 | 4.58 ± 2.26 | 0.009 |
30 min after extubation | 2.23 ± 1.68 | 3.11 ± 2.00 | 0.005 |
Before leaving PACU | 1.81 ± 1.32 | 2.59 ± 1.88 | 0.005 |
Satisfaction score from nursing personnel | 0.011 | ||
4 points | 70 (100%) | 65 (91.55%) | |
3 points | 0 (0%) | 3 (4.22%) | |
2 points | 0 (0%) | 3 (4.22%) | |
1 points | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |