Pain related investigation

n (%)

Factors associated with pain during CICU stay after extubation

Deep breathing

118(39.8%)

Ambulation

86(27.9%)

Turning or change of position

29(9.4%)

Chest tube removal

62(20.1%)

Back pain

1(0.3%)

Deep breathing + Ambulation

9(2.9%)

Deep breathing + Turning or change of position

3(1%)

Pain intensity since extubation

Mild

216(70.1%)

Moderate

88(28.6%)

Severe

4(1.3%)

What percentage of time, you were in severe pain during ICU stay

≤30%

239(77.6%)

30% to 50%

59(19.2%)

>50%

10(3.2%)

Did your pain relived or minimized by

Rest/staying immobile

66(21.4%)

Pain medications

125(40.6%)

Breathing superficially

33(10.7%)

Rubbing the pain site or holding a pillow on the chest

4(1.3%)

After chest tube removal

80(26%)

What type of pain did you experienced

Cutting/sharp

100(32.5%)

Burning

68(22.1%)

Throbbing

63(20.5%)

Pressure

77(25%)

Where did you feel the pain mostly

Site of incision

129(41.9%)

Chest tube site

104(33.8%)

Back pain

22(7.1%)

Throat

1(0.3%)

Everywhere

3(1%)

Site of incision + Chest tube site

22(7.1%)

Site of incision + Back pain

1(0.3%)

Chest tube site + Back Pain

14(4.5%)

Site of incision + Chest tube site + Limbs

1(0.3%)

Back Pain + Throat

1(0.3%)