Table 2. Intraoperative Dataa.
| Variable | Group D | Group K | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time RSS ≥ 3 min | 12.575 ± 0.675 | 6.825 ± 0.781 | 0.000b |
| Intubation time, min | 24.63 ± 1.17 | 16.48 ± 1.43 | 0.000b |
| Number of intubation trials [median (IQR)] | [2 (1 - 2)] | [1 (1 - 1)] | 0.003b |
| Number of patients needing rescue propofol | 19 (47.5) | 9 (22.5) | 0.035b |
| Patient’s discomfort score | 0.132b | ||
| 0 = No discomfort | 8 (20) | 15 (37.5) | |
| 1 = Probable mild discomfort, no patient resistance | 11 (27.5) | 14 (35) | |
| 2 = Restless patient, minimal patient resistance, | 19 (47.5) | 10 (25) | |
| 3 = Restless patient, severe patient resistance | 2 (5) | 1 (2.5) | |
| Patient’s tolerance to endoscopy | 0.137 | ||
| 1 = No reaction | 9 (22.5) | 17 (42.5) | |
| 2 = Slight grimacing | 13 (32.5) | 14 (35) | |
| 3 = Heavy grimacing | 12 (30) | 6 (15) | |
| 4 = Verbal objection | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) | |
| 5 = Defensive movement of head and hands | 2 (5) | 0 (0) | |
| Patient’s tolerance to intubation | 0.211 | ||
| 1 = No reaction | 5 (12.5) | 10 (25) | |
| 2 = Slight grimacing | 11 (27.5) | 15 (37.5) | |
| 3 = Heavy grimacing | 19 (47.5) | 14 (35) | |
| 4 = Verbal objection | 1 (2.5) | 0 (0) | |
| 5 = Defensive movement of head and hands | 4 (10) | 1 (2.5) | |
| Cough score | 0.611 | ||
| 1 = No cough | 31 (77.5) | 28 (70) | |
| 2 = Slight cough | 9 (22.5) | 12 (30) | |
| 3 = Moderate cough | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| 4 = Severe cough | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range.
a Values are expressed as mean ± SD, median (IQR), or No. (%).
b Statistically significant difference.