Comparison of patients with moderate and severe pain states pre-nalbuphine
| Moderate pain (score 4–7) n=28 | Severe pain (score 8–10) n=86 | p Value for difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean total dose nalbuphine (95% CI) (mg) | 5.09 (4.09 to 6.09) | 6.42 (5.72 to 7.12) | 0.029 |
| Mean pain score pre-nalbuphine (95% CI) | 6.71 (6.53 to 6.89) | 8.99 (8.81 to 9.17) | <0.001 |
| Mean pain score post-nalbuphine (95% CI) | 3.46 (2.85 to 4.07) | 4.73 (4.21 to 5.25) | 0.026 |
| Mean reduction in pain score post nalbuphine (95% CI) | 3.25 (2.55 to 3.95) | 4.26 (3.78 to 4.74) | 0.019 |