Table 5 The characteristics and outcome of the fiberoptic bronchoscopies
Variables | DEX Group | Control Group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Size of LMA | 2(2–2) | 2(2–2) | 0.574 |
Size of fiberoptic scope (mm) | 4.0(4.0–4.0) | 4(4.0–4.0) | 0.637 |
Duration of anesthesia induction (min) | 6(5–6.8) | 7(5–10) | 0.015 |
Duration of procedure (min) | 13.5(10.3–20) | 17(11–23.8) | 0.738 |
Extubation time (min) | 6.5(4.3–9.8) | 6(4–9) | 0.758 |
Recovery time (min) | 16(8.3–28.8) | 11(9–22) | 0.445 |
Propofol | |||
 No. (%) | 3(15%) | 12(60%) | 0.003 |
 Dosage (mg) | 30(15–35) | 20(20–27.5) | 0.734 |
Succinylcholine | |||
 No. (%) | 3(15) | 4(20%) | 0.677 |
 Dosage (mg) | 10(10–10) | 10(10–25) | 0.629 |
Remifentanil | |||
 No. (%) | 1(5%) | 8(40%) | 0.008 |
 Dosage (ug) | 10(10–10) | 15(10–23.75) | 0.667 |