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Table 4 Intubating variables and conditions during tracheal extubation

From: Intubating conditions and side effects of propofol, remifentanil and sevoflurane compared with propofol, remifentanil and rocuronium: a randomised, prospective, clinical trial

 

SEVO group

MR group

P

(n = 39)

(n = 40)

Intubating variables

   

  Mallampati I/II/III

20/19/0

18/21/1

0.55

  Cormack grades 1/2

26/13

24/16

0.70

  Application of BURP

8

12

0.48

  Time for intubation (s)

21 ± 17

19 ± 12

0.44

  Attempts (n) 1/2

36/3

35/5

0.71

Extubating conditions

   

  Coughing and movement of limbs excellent/good/poor

1/21/17

3/26/11

0.25

  1. Values are mean ± SD or numbers. BURP = back upward right pressure.
  2. SEVO group = Induction of anaesthesia with sevoflurane.
  3. MR group = Induction of anaesthesia with rocuronium.