Table 4 Comparison of the doses of the additional analgesics required between the intervention and the control groups
Intervention group Mean ± SD | Control group Mean ± SD | Mean Difference | 95% confidence intervals | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Additional analgesics required | |||||
1.Diclofenac Suppository | 2.0 ± 0.0 | 2.2 ± 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1–0.4 | 0.011 |
2.Paracetamol | 3.5 ± 0.6 | 4.0 ± 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2–0.7 | < 0.001 |
3. Pethidine | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 1.8 ± 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.3–2.3 | < 0.001 |
4.Tramadol | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 1.5 ± 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.0–2.0 | < 0.001 |