TABLE 1. Patient characteristics by gender.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, n (%) | 20 (100) | 8 (40) | 12 (60) |
| Cuff pressure mean, (SD) | 17.95 (±3.2) | 18.5 (±3.66) | 17.58 (±4.21) |
| ≤8 years of age, n (%) | 15 (75) | 5 (33.3) | 10 (66.7) |
| > 8 years of age, n (%) | 5 (25) | 3 (60) | 2 (40) |
| Endotracheal tube size, mean (SD) | 4.5 (±1.3) | 5.1 (1.64) | 4.1 (0.93) |
| Total intubated >1 week, n (%) | 9 (45) | 4 (44.4) | 5 (55.6) |
| Total intubated <1 week, n (%) | 11 (55) | 4 (36.4) | 7 (63.6) |
| Reason for intubation, n (%) | |||
| Airway protection | 7 (35) | 5 (71.4) | 2 (18.6) |
| Respiratory failure | 4 (20) | 2 (50) | 2 (50) |
| Post-surgery | 9 (45) | 1 (11.1) | 8 (89.9) |