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Baseline characteristics. Data are presented as mean (standard deviation), and frequency (%)
| Ramped group (n = 30) | Modified ramped group (n = 30) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42 (13) | 39 (9) | 0.26 |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 41 (6) | 43 (6) | 0.4 |
| Diabetes | 4 (13%) | 5 (17%) | 1 |
| Hypertension | 6 (20%) | 9 (30%) | 0.55 |
| Snoring | 11 (37%) | 9 (30%) | 0.78 |
| Mallampati score | |||
| Grade I | 3 (10%) | 8 (27%) | 0.35 |
| Grade II | 15 (50%) | 10 (33%) | |
| Grade III | 10 (33%) | 10 (33%) | |
| Grade IV | 2 (7%) | 2 (7%) | |
