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Table 1 Numeric pain rating scale scores at 4 different time intervals during hospitalization, rated 0 to 10 with 10 being severe pain

From: Rib plating of acute and sub-acute non-union rib fractures in an adult with cystic fibrosis: a case report

 

Pain score ribs

Pain score iliac crest

Hospital admission, oral analgesics

5

Not applicable

Pre-operative, with epidural catheter

3-6

Not applicable

Post-operative day 3, with epidural catheter

1-2

4-5

Discharge home, oral analgesics

1-2

3-5