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Table 3 Intubation data

From: A modified technique to improve the outcome of intubation with a left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tube

 

TOE Group (n = 33)

TOC Group (n = 33)

P-value

Time to achieve intubation (sec)

   

T1

3.7 ± 1.6

3.4 ± 0.8

0.278

T2

34.9 ± 3.0

27.2 ± 2.5

<0.0001

T Total

38.7 ± 3.3

30.6 ± 2.7

<0.0001

Number of intubation attempts: 1/2/3

33/0/0

33/0/0

1

BURP maneuver Yes/No

0/33

0/33

1

Duration of tracheal operation time (min)

189.7 ± 92.3

184.8 ± 81.5

0.822

  1. Data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation where appropriate.
  2. Abbreviations: TOE tracheal orifice exposed, TOC tracheal orifice concealed, BURP backward upward rightward pressure.