Table 2. Clinical characteristics of esophagogastroduodenoscopy patients according to the sedation instructor.
| Variables | Pediatric endoscopist (n = 29) | Anesthesiologist (n = 188) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 12.4 ± 3.7 | 11.8 ± 4.2 | 0.427 | |
| Sex, male | 11 (37.9) | 76 (40.4) | 0.799 | |
| Height, cm | 152.6 ± 15.9 | 148.4 ± 20.9 | 0.219 | |
| Body weight, kg | 47.0 ± 16.5 | 43.6 ± 17.6 | 0.321 | |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 19.7 ± 5.2 | 18.8 ± 3.9 | 0.292 | |
| Final diagnosis | 0.081 | |||
| Functional diseases | 18 (62.1) | 145 (89.0) | ||
| Organic diseases | 11 (37.9) | 43 (22.9) | ||
| Total endoscopy time, sec | 274.9 ± 106.1 | 401.0 ± 135.1 | 0.000a | |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).
aSignificant findings at P < 0.05.