Table 4.
Comparison of intubation parameters between the McGrath and McCoy groups
| Intubation parameters | McCoy (n=37) | McGrath (n=37) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified Cormack and Lehane grading n (%) | |||
| I | 3(8.1) | 25(67.6) | <0.001 |
| IIa | 8(21.6) | 10(27.0) | |
| IIb | 12(32.4) | 2(5.4) | |
| III | 11(29.7) | 0(0) | |
| IV | 3(8.1) | 0(0) | |
| POGO (%) | 61.6 ± 13.4 | 93.8 ± 8.0 | <0.001 |
| IDS n (%) | |||
| 0 | 2(5.4) | 20(54.1) | <0.001 |
| 1-5 | 31(83.8) | 17(45.9) | |
| >5 | 4(10.8) | 0(0) | |
| VAS(1-10) | 6.8 ± 1.4 | 2.9 ± 1.2 | <0.001 |
| Attempts n (%) | |||
| One | 26(70.3) | 37(100) | 0.002 |
| Two | 7(18.9) | 0(0) | |
| >Two | 4(10.8) | 0(0) | |
| Success rate n (%) | |||
| First attempt | 26(70.2) | 37(100) | 0.002 |
| Overall | 33(89.1) | 37(100) |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD or counts (%)