Table 3 Device insertion characteristics, gastric tube insertion characteristics and fiber-optic view
From: Comparisons of clinical performance of guardian laryngeal mask with laryngeal mask airway ProSeal
Variables | Group P (P-LMA) | Group G (G-LMA) | Pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 40) | (n = 40) | ||
Successful insertion attempt | |||
First | 38 (95%) | 39 (97.5%) | 1.000 |
Second | 2 (5%) | 1 (2.5%) | |
Over all | 100% | 100% | |
Device insertion time, seconds | 15.95 ± 1.84** | 13.20 ± 1.82** | <0.0001** |
Ease of insertion | |||
1 | 28 | 30 | |
2 | 10 | 9 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | |
4 | 0 | 0 | |
Manipulation | 6/40 | 4/40 | 0.373 |
Maneuvers | 6/40 | 4/40 | 0.373 |
Successful gastric tube insertion attempt | |||
First | 35 (87.5%) | 38 (95%) | 0.431 |
Second | 5 (12.5%) | 2 (5%) | |
Overall | 40 (100%) | 40 (100%) | |
Gastric tube insertion time, seconds | 13.75 ± 1.74** | 10.05 ± 1.35** | <0.0001** |
Fiber-optic view | |||
(1/2/3/4) | 14/21/3/2 | 17/20/2/1 | 0.836 |