Table 2 The anaesthesiologists and patients’ anxiety scores
Variables | Protective sleeve group(n = 30) | Control group (n = 30) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operator’s baseline anxiety score, n (%) |  |  | 1.000 |
 0 to 3 | 28 (93.33) | 28 (93.33) |  |
 4 to 6 | 2(6.67) | 2 (6.67) |  |
 7 to 10 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |  |
Operators’ anxiety score during intubation, n (%) |  |  | 0.001* |
 0 to 3 | 29 (96.67) | 18 (60.00) |  |
 4 to 6 | 1 (3.33) | 6 (20.00) |  |
 7 to 10 | 0 (0) | 6 (20.00) |  |
Operators’ anxiety score during extubation, n (%) |  |  | 0.001* |
 0 to 3 | 29 (96.67) | 18 (60.00) |  |
 4 to 6 | 1 (3.33) | 4 (13.33) |  |
 7 to 10 | 0 (0) | 8 (26.67) |  |
Patient’s baseline anxiety score, n (%) |  |  | 0.936 |
 0 to 3 | 23 (76.67) | 24 (80.00) |  |
 4 to 6 | 5 (16.67) | 4 (13.33) |  |
 7 to 10 | 2 (6.67) | 2 (6.67) |  |
Patient’s anxiety score before intubation, n (%) |  |  | 0.014* |
 0 to 3 | 28 (93.33) | 19 (63.33) |  |
 4 to 6 | 1 (3.33) | 6 (20.00) |  |
 7 to 10 | 1 (3.33) | 5 (16.67) |  |