Table 1. Demographic Data in the Studied Groupsa.
| ETT Group | LMA Group | P Value | CI (95%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 3.24 ± 0.857 | 3.13 ± 0.815 | 0.530 | -0.461 - 0.239 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 27 (60) | 24 (53.33) | 0.671 | 0.749 - 1.757 |
| Female | 18 (40) | 21 (46.67) | ||
| Body weight, kg | 15.33 ± 2.86 | 14.60 ± 2.42 | 0.192 | -1.842 - 0.376 |
| ASA class | ||||
| Class I | 36 (80) | 33 (73.33) | 0.619 | 0.707 - 2.096 |
| Class II | 9 (20) | 12 (26.67) | ||
| Perioperative complications | ||||
| Lip trauma | 1 (2.22) | 0 (0.00) | 1.00 | 1.639 - 2.496 |
| Gum trauma | 1 (2.22) | 0 (0.00) | 1.00 | 1.639; 2.496 |
| Teeth trauma | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | ||
| Larrynx trauma | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | ||
| Gagging | 10 (22.22) | 4 (8.89) | 0.144 | 1.028 - 2.340 |
| Cough | 11(24.44) | 3 96.67) | 0.039b | 1.212 - 2.544 |
| Laryngeospasm | 5 (11.11) | 1 (2.22) | 0.203 | 1.147 - 2.670 |
| Bronchospasm | 4 (8.89) | 1 (2.22) | 0.361 | 1.015 - 2.709 |
| Stridor | 8 (17.78) | 0 (0.00) | 0.006b | 1.746 - 2.814 |
| Sore throat | 10 (22.22) | 2 (4.44) | 0.027b | 1.305 - 2.643 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; ETT, Endotracheal Tube; LMA, laryngeal mask airway.
aData were presented as means ± standard deviation or as No. (%).
bSignificant difference between the two groups.