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Table 5 Vocal cord injuries and erythema

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 = 31)

(n = 33)

Incidence of injuries

   

  Haematoma, oedema

4 (13)

4 (12)

1.00

  Granuloma

0

0

-

Slight changes

   

  Erythema

13 (42)

8 (24)

0.21

Side (erythema and injuries)

   

  Bilateral

16

11

0.22

  Left

0

1 (erythema)

 

  Right

1 (hematoma)

0

 
  1. Values are numbers (%).
  2. SEVO group = Induction of anaesthesia with sevoflurane.
  3. MR group = Induction of anaesthesia with rocuronium.
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