Table 2.
Anesthetic-related variables of pediatric patients who underwent surgery under GA in UOGCSH, February 1–August 1, 2019 (N = 310).
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) | Laryngospasm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n) | No (n) | |||
| Maintenance agents | ||||
| Halothane | 210 | 67.7 | 40 | 170 |
| Isoflurane | 84 | 27.1 | 13 | 71 |
| Ketamine | 8 | 2.6 | 1 | 7 |
| Propofol | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 |
| Thiopental | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 2 |
| Ketofol | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Multiattempt airway | ||||
| Yes | 134 | 43.2 | 40 | 94 |
| No | 176 | 56.8 | 17 | 159 |
| Inadequate depth anesthesia | ||||
| Yes | 30 | 9.7 | 20 | 10 |
| No | 280 | 90.3 | 37 | 243 |
| Types of induction | ||||
| Intravenous | 270 | 87.1 | 44 | 226 |
| Inhalational | 40 | 12.9 | 13 | 27 |
| Oropharyngeal secretion | ||||
| Yes | 96 | 31.0 | 34 | 62 |
| No | 214 | 69.0 | 23 | 191 |
| Oral airway used | ||||
| Yes | 14 | 4.5 | 7 | 7 |
| No | 296 | 95.5 | 50 | 246 |