Table 3 Comparison of mean pain scores on visual analogue scale
Mean pain score on visual analogue scale ± SD (range) | Placebo (Pledget of NS) | Test subjects (Pledget 0.5% proparacaine) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Immediate | 2.51 ± 2.08 (0-8.5) | 2.80 ± 2.54 (0-9.8) | 0.48 |
10 min after | 1.81 ± 2.00 (0-9.2) | 2.13 ± 2.51 (0–9) | 0.43 |
20 min after | 1.23 ± 1.51 (0–6) | 1.65 ± 2.34 (0-8.8) | 0.24 |