Table 2 Biometric characteristics of the study population (mean (SD))
Control group n = 92 | Study group n = 92 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Height (m) | 1.77 (16) | 1.75 (16) | |
Weight (kg) | 87 (16) | 83 (16) | |
Male/female (n) | 65 / 27 | 56 / 36 | |
Age (years) | 47 (16) | 44 (16) | |
ASA I-III in % | |||
I | 58% | 62% | |
II | 37% | 34% | |
III | 5% | 4% | |
Mallampati I-IV in % | |||
I | 47% | 54% | |
II | 36% | 36% | |
III | 17% | 10% | |
IV | 0% | 0% | |
Mouth opening in cm | 5.3 (1.1) | 5.3 (1.1) | |
Maximum thyromental distance in cm | 10.5 (2.1) | 10.5 (2) |