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Table 3 Hemodynamic variables and complications

From: Comparison of standard versus 90° rotation technique for LMA Flexible™ insertion: a randomized controlled trial

 

Standard

(n = 63)

Rotation

(n = 66)

P-value

MAP (mmHg)

 Before insertion

65.5 ± 13.4

63.3 ± 10.9

0.31

 After insertion

61.1 ± 12.7

63.7 ± 14.7

0.29

Heart Rate (beats/min)

 Before insertion

73.7 ± 14.3

70.4 ± 12.0

0.16

 After insertion

73.0 ± 17.2

70.1 ± 11.5

0.27

Blood staining (n, %)

1 (1.6)

3 (4.5)

0.33

Sore throat at PACU (NRS)

3 (1–8)

3.5 (1–7)

0.16

Sore throat (NRS > 4) (n) %

6 (9.5)

12 (18.2)

0.21

  1. Values are number of patients (%), mean ± SD, or median (range). MAP mean arterial pressure, PACU post-anesthetic care unit, NRS numerical rating scale (0–10)