Table 3 Intracranial air volume and parenteral/oral analgesic administration frequency after surgery
From: Pneumocephalus and headache following craniotomy during the immediate postoperative period
Mean | Min | Median | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intracranial air volume (mL) | 15.6 ± 9.1 | 2.2 | 14.4 | 57.9 |
Daily IV analgesics use frequency | ||||
POD 24 h | 3 ± 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
POD 48 h | 1.5 ± 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
POD 72 h | 1.1 ± 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Total IV analgesic use frequency | 6.5 ± 4.5 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
Daily oral analgesic use frequency | ||||
ULTRACET® | 9.2 | 0 | 9 | 41 |
Acetaminophen | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Tridol | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Total oral analgesic use frequency | 13.2 ± 7.9 | 0 | 13 | 41 |