Table-III.
Comparison between number of attempts required for passing OG tube, Use of Magill’s forceps and overall complications between the groups.
| Variables | CL (n=55) | VDL (n=55) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of attempts required for passing OG Tube | |||
| 1 | 39(70.9%) | 40(72.7%) | |
| 2 | 11(20%) | 14(25.5%) | 0.219 |
| 3 | 5(9.1%) | 1(1.8%) | |
| Use of Magill’s Forceps for passing OG tube | 5(9.1%) | 3(5.5%) | 0.463 |
| Complications | |||
| Soft Tissue Damage | 7(12.7%) | 6(10.9%) | 0.768 |
| Teeth Injury | 1(1.8%) | 1(1.8%) | 0.999 |
| Blood on Laryngoscope | 2(3.6%) | 1(1.8%) | 0.558 |