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Table 5 Comparison of airway resistance before, during, and after pneumoperitoneum in the three groups

From: A randomized trial to evaluate a modified tracheal catheter with upper and lower balloons for anesthetic administration: effect on the cardiovascular, stress response, and comfort in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Characteristics

Group

F value

P-value

A (n = 30)

B (n = 30)

C (n = 30)

Airway resistance before pneumoperitoneum (cm H2O)

12.4 ± 2.4

13.4 ± 3.5

12.8 ± 3.1

0.880

0.419

Airway resistance in pneumoperitoneum (cm H2O)

18.5 ± 2.8

18.3 ± 3.3

17.9 ± 3.7

0.264

0.768

Airway resistance after pneumoperitoneum (cm H2O)

13.7 ± 2.2

14.7 ± 3.4

14.5 ± 3.5

0.963

0.386

  1. Data presented as mean ± standard deviation