Table 2 Extubation characteristics, respiratory complications, and respiratory pattern
Study group | Group SR | Group SD5 | Group SD7 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 25) | (n = 24) | (n = 25) | ||
Smooth extubation | 22 (88.0) | 15 (62.5) | 22 (88.0) | 0.038 |
Coughing extent | 0.096 | |||
No coughing | 22 | 15 | 22 | |
Minimal coughing | 1 (4.0) | 2 (8.3) | 3 (12.0) | |
Moderate coughing | 2 (8.0) | 4 (16.7) | 0 | |
Severe coughing | 0 | 2 (8.3) | 0 | |
Respiratory complications | ||||
Laryngospasm | 0 | 1 (4.2) | 0 | 0.35 |
Desaturation (SpO2 < 90 %) | 0 | 1 (4.2) | 0 | 0.35 |
Airway obstruction | 5 (20.0) | 2 (8.3) | 3 (12.0) | 0.47 |
Regular respiratory pattern | ||||
During dressing application | 20 (80.0) | 15 (62.5) | 19 (76.0) | 0.35 |
During cuff deflation | 25 (100) | 18 (75.0) | 22 (88.0) | 0.028 |