Table 3.
Incidence of postextubation airway complaints in the study population.
| Complaint, n (%) | All participants, N = 178 | 20–30 cmH2O, N = 98 | 31–40 cmH2O, N = 80 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least one | 113 (63.5) | 56 (57.1) | 57 (71.2) | 0.052 |
| None | 65 (36.5) | 42 (42.9) | 23 (28.8) | — |
| With cough | ||||
| Yes | 45 (25.3) | 17 (17.3) | 28 (35.0) | 0.07 |
| No | 133 (74.7) | 81 (82.7) | 52 (65.0) | — |
| With dysphagia | ||||
| Yes | 14 (8.0) | 8 (8.2) | 6 (7.5) | 0.87 |
| No | 164 (92.0) | 90 (91.8) | 74 (92.5) | — |
| With dysphonia | ||||
| Yes | 16 (9.0) | 14 (14.3) | 2 (2.5) | 0.029 |
| No | 162 (91.0) | 84 (85.7) | 78 (97.5) | — |
| With sore throat | ||||
| Yes | 89 (50.0) | 42 (42.9) | 47 (58.7) | 0.035 |
| No | 89 (50.0) | 56 (57.1) | 33 (41.3) | — |