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Table 1 Patients’ characteristics

From: Head elevation by 3 vs. 6 cm in ProSeal laryngeal mask airway insertion: a randomized controlled trial

 

Group 3 cm (n = 38)

Group 6 cm (n = 40)

Age (years)

59 ± 13 (29–82)

57 ± 13 (20–77)

M/F

20/18

22/18

Weight (kg)

63 ± 9 (49–83)

65 ± 12 (42–87)

Height (cm)

162 ± 7 (148–176)

163 ± 8 (149–181)

Mallampati class (1/2/3)

31/5/2

33/5/2

Anesthesia time (min)

73 ± 35 (30–215)

77 ± 33 (35–230)

  1. Data are presented as means ± standard deviation (range) or numbers of patients. Group 3 cm, used a 3 cm height pillow. Group 6 cm, used a 6 cm height pillow
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BMC Anesthesiology

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