Table 4. Complications During Procedure.
|
- |
Group 1, n = 40 |
Group 2, n = 40 |
P value |
|
During SAD insertion |
0 |
0 |
- |
|
During removal of SAD (blood tinge at tip) |
0, n = 40 |
1, n = 39 |
0.494¶ |
|
During extubation (laryngospasm/excessive cough) |
4, n = 21 |
4, n = 31 |
1.000¶ |
|
Desaturation (SpO2<90%) |
0 |
0 |
- |
|
Sore throat |
6 |
5 |
0.745† |
|
Hoarseness of voice |
7 |
6 |
0.762† |
Values are represented in frequency. Frequency was compared using a chi-square test † or ¶: Fisher exact test
n, number of patients; SAD, supraglottic airway device; SpO2, oxygen saturation