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Table 2 Cost expenses among the three groups

From: Pain and satisfaction during rigid cystoscopic ureteral stent removal: a preliminary study

 

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

 

Cost (won)

Patient expense (won)

Cost (won)

Patient expense (won)

Cost (won)

Patient expense (won)

Fee for procedure

75,647

45,388

75,647

45,388

75,647

45,388

Consultation fee

13,090

13,090

13,090

13,090

13,090

13,090

Normal saline 1 L

1,099

659

1,099

659

1,099

659

Intravenous injection fee

3,315

663

3,315

663

6,630

1,326

Day care unit

    

38000

38000

Aneshesia fee

    

92,950

18,590

Profopol

    

17,398

17,398

Midazolam

  

761

456

  

Flumazenil

  

7,868

4,720

  

IV NSAIDs

1,889

1,134

    

Blood O2 saturation monitoring

5,490

1,098

5,490

1,098

  

ECG monitoring

6,460

1,292

6,460

1,292

  

Blood pressure monitoring

8,020

1,604

8,020

1,604

  

Total costs (won)

115,010

64,928

121,750

68970

244,814

134,451

Total costs (US dollar)

102.63

57.94

108.65

61.55

218.47

119.98

  1. Gourp 1 Cystoscopy + IV analgesics, Group 2 Cystoscopy + midazolam, Group 3 Cystoscopy + propofol, ECG electrocardiography, NSAIDS non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.