Table 5.
Assessment of complications
| Complications | Classic n (%) | Fastrach n (%) | Supreme n (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oropharyngeal complications | ||||
| Redness of the tip of the tongue | 2 (22.2) | 6 (66.7) | 1 (11.1) | 0.075 |
| Mucosal erosion on the soft palate | 1 (11.1) | 6 (66.7) | 2 (22.2) | 0.081 |
| Bloodstain on the device | 4 (36.4) | 7 (63.6) | 0 (0) | 0.022* |
| Oropharyngeal mucosal oedema | 4 (26.7) | 9 (60) | 2 (13.3) | 0.044* |
| Mucosal redness | 5 (25) | 10 (50) | 5 (25) | 0.200 |
| Hypopharyngeal complications | ||||
| Sore throat | ||||
| 1.No pain | 5 (29.4) | 7 (41.2) | 5 (29.4) | 0.748 |
| 2.Pain less than that experienced in common cold | 1 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.364 |
| 3.Pain similar to common cold | 6 (40) | 7 (46.7) | 2 (13.3) | 0.186 |
| 4.Very severe pain | 0 (0) | 1 (100) | 0 (0) | 0.364 |
| Dysphagia | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | 0 (0) | 0.200 |
| Systemic complications | ||||
| Mild desaturation (90%–95%) | 2 (66.7) | 1 (33.3) | 0 (0) | 0.355 |
| Cough | 1 (50) | 1 (50) | 0 (0) | 0.600 |
| Hiccup | 2 (40) | 2 (40) | 1 (20) | 0.809 |
Chi-square,
*
p<0.05; comparison among three groups