Table 3 Tracheal intubating conditions assessed after administration of cisatracurium 0.15 mg/kg in young and elderly patients
Young | Elderly | Difference (%) with 95% CI | P-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | 31 | 29 | ||
Excellent intubating conditions (Fuchs-Buder) | 21 (68%) | 19 (66%) | 2 (−22 to 26) | 0.86 |
Use of video laryngoscope | 5 (16%) | 13 (45%) | 29 (6 to 51) | 0.02 |
Use of stylet | 6 (19%) | 15 (52%) | 32 (9 to 55) | 0.01 |
Intubating Difficulty Score (IDS) | 0 (0–1) | 0 (0–2) | 0.74** | |
IDS > 0 | 18 (58%) | 16 (55%) | 3 (−28 to 22) | 0.82 |
Sore throat 24 hours postoperatively | 7 (24%) | 5 (19%) | 5 (−17 to 27) | 0.66 |
Hoarseness 24 hours postoperatively | 10 (34%) | 16 (62%) | 27 (2 to 53) | 0.04 |
Sore throat 72 hours postoperatively | 4 (14%) | 2 (8%) | 5 (−11 to 22) | 0.53 |
Hoarseness 72 hours postoperatively | 4 (17%) | 5 (17%) | 1 (−20 to 20) | 0.96 |