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Table 4 Comparison of intubation complications between the SaCoVLM™ and i-gel

From: Comparison of SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask-guided intubation and i-gel combined with flexible bronchoscopy-guided intubation in airway management during general anesthesia: a non-inferiority study

 

SaCoVLM™ group (n = 60)

i-gel group (n = 59)

P value

Blood-stained SAD

3(5%)

5(8%)

P = 0.45

Blood-stained tube

1(2%)

7(12%)

P = 0.03

Pharyngalgia

3(5%)

6(10%)

P = 0.29

Hoarseness

0(0)

0(0)

 

Dysphagia

0(0)

0(0)

 

Total complication rate

5(8%)

13(22%)

P = 0.037