Table 3. Management of Peripheral Oxygen Desaturation or Airway Obstruction.
Management | Awake n=53 | Deep n=53 | p-value |
100% fractional inspired oxygen support | 14 (26.4%) | 13 (24.5%) | 0.824 |
Chin lift/jaw thrust | 15 (28.3%) | 12 (22.6%) | 0.504 |
Use of Guedel airway | 4 (7.5%) | 2 (3.8%) | 0.678 |
Left decubitus position | 1 (1.9%) | 0 (0%) | 0.999 |
Positive pressure ventilation | 2 (3.8%) | 1 (1.9%) | 0.558 |
Laryngeal mask reinsertion | 5 (9.4%) | 2 (3.8%) | 0.241 |
Endotracheal intubation | 0 | 0 | - |