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Table 3 Comparison of time of first rescue analgesia and total dose

From: Intraperitoneal ropivacaine with dexamethasone versus ropivacaine alone for pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized prospective trial

Variables

Group RD (mean ± SD)

Group RS (mean ± SD)

P value

Time to first rescue analgesia (hours)

10.57 ± 7.83

7.56 ± 3.56

0.0151

Total dose of diclofenac (mg) in 24 h

87.5 ± 28.55

108.62 ± 47.37

0.0082