Table 2 Series 2: subject characteristics and results
From: The accuracy of locating the cricothyroid membrane by palpation – an intergender study
Female N = 10 | Male N = 15 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 41.0 (7.5) | 36.2 (8.3) | 0.12 |
Weight | 63.6 (9.1) | 84.7 (13.8) | < 0.001 |
Height | 1.65 (0.06) | 1.79 (0.06) | < 0.001 |
BMI | 23.4 (2.9) | 26.2 (3.9) | 0.07 |
VRS palpation (cm) | 8.3 (1.0) | 6.2 (1.8) | 0.002 |
Thyroid Cartilage Angle (Degree) | 118.6 (9.4) | 95.9 (12.9) | < 0.001 |
BMI >25 N (%) | 5/10 (50.0) | 9/15 (60) | 0.7 |
BMI >30 N (%) | 0/10 (0.0) | 2/15 (13.3) | 0.5 |
Neck Circumference (cm) | 33.4 (2.6) | 40.1 (1.7) | < 0.001 |