Table 3. Intraoperative parameters, main outcomes and complications.
| Intraoperative parameters | Mean | SD | Incidence | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of anesthesia (min) | 103.1 | 7 | ||
| Duration of surgery (min) | 128.2 | 14 | ||
| GA induction to LMA insertion (sec) | 113.2 | 7.8 | ||
| LMA intracuff pressure (cmH2O) | ≥60 | |||
| Successful insertion and ventilation with LMA | 52 | 96.3 | ||
| Satisfactory fibre optic view through the LMA | 52 | 96.3 | ||
| Adequate end-tidal carbon dioxide during CMV | 52 | 96.3 | ||
| End-tidal carbon dioxide tension during CMV | 5.6 | 0.47 | ||
| Adequate paO2 and spO2 | 52 | 96.3 | ||
| Intraoperative spO2 (%) | 94.6 | 1.4 | ||
| LMA insertion failure | 1 | 1.9 | ||
| Intraoperative leak during CMV | 1 | 1.9 | ||
| Pulmonary aspiration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bleeding at 24 h | 0 | 0 | ||
| Suture dehiscence at 48 h | 0 | 0 | ||
| Mortality at 30 days | 0 | 0 |
SD, standard deviation; GA, general anesthesia; LMA, laryngeal mask airway; CMV, controlled mandatory ventilation.