Table II

Results Obtained by an Experienced Staff Surgeon Compared With the Overall Results in the Treatment Group*

End pointStaff surgeon (N.P.B.)Treatment group
Morphine (mg) in recovery room5.5 (5.6)6.6 (8.6)
Meperidine, mg
 Day 1281 (113)309 (181)
 Day 2156 (131)121 (132)
Pain at rest
 Day 16.44.7
 Day 26.87.1
  • * Values are means (and standard deviations).

  • Visual analogue scale score (range from 1–10)