Table 2 Ablation data in enrolled patients with catheter ablation
From: Laryngeal mask versus facemask in the respiratory management during catheter ablation
Variable | Facemask group (n = 10) | Laryngeal mask group (n = 14) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total duration of procedure, min | 194.5 ± 29.1 | 162.5 ± 39.1 | 0.037 |
Total fluoroscopic duration, min | 82.9 ± 17.6 | 55.9 ± 18.5 | 0.002 |
Duration of RF energy, min | 40.3 ± 7.6 | 32.8 ± 9.0 | 0.042 |
Delivered RF energy, (×103J) | 73.5 ± 16.2 | 58.1 ± 16.1 | 0.030 |
Total ablation points, (points) | 86.2 ± 14.0 | 64.6 ± 23.7 | 0.017 |