All the procedures were performed by same experienced gynecologist and
after the procedure, the satisfaction with the anesthesia was
questioned. Gynecologist satisfaction 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3:
not satisfied 4: not satisfied at all.
After transfer to the recovery area, patients were assessed continuously
by a nurse who was blinded to the group assignment. Each patient’s pain
was evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0cm (no
pain) to 10cm (worst pain imaginable) during the postoperative period.
If the patient had a VAS score ≥4, 75mg diclofenac sodium was
administered intramuscularly and recorded as additional analgesic.
Nausea and vomiting of the patients were evaluated with a 4-grade scale
0: no nausea or vomiting 1: tolerable nausea or simple vomiting that
does not require treatment 2: intolerable nausea or recurrent vomiting
requiring treatment 3: recurrent nausea or vomiting resistant to drug
therapy. If the score ≥2 ondansetron 4mg was administered intravenously.
Nausea and vomiting score and the use of antiemetics were also recorded.
The time of patients to reach PADSS ≥9 was recorded.