Table 2 Comparison of Outcome measures between the two groups
Parameters | Intervention group (n = 20) | Control group (n = 20) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary outcome measures | |||
Tracheal mucosal injury score | 1.4 ± 0.274 | 2.7 ± 0.335 | 0.009 |
Edema (1 point) | 13 (65%) | 17(85%) | 0.137 |
Congestion (2 points) | 7(35%) | 15 (75%) | 0.012 |
Hemorrhage (3 points) | 0 (0%) | 2 (10%) | 0.244 |
Other Severe Injuries (4 points) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Secondary outcome measures | |||
Tracheal mucosal injury | 14 (70%) | 19 (95%) | 0.091 |
Cuff leakage with blood | 0 (0%) | 2 (10%) | 0.244 |
Complications within 1 h post-extubation | |||
Hoarseness | 9 (45%) | 7 (35%) | 0.424 |
Cough | 1 (5%) | 2 (10%) | 0.5 |
Hemoptysis | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) | 0.5 |
Pharyngeal pain | 14 (70%) | 17 (85%) | 0.451 |
the severity of pharyngeal pain | 0.633 | ||
0 | 6 (30%) | 3 (15%) | |
1 | 12 (60%) | 14 (70%) | |
2 | 2 (10%) | 3 (15%) | |
3 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Complications within 24 h post-extubation | |||
Hoarseness | 3 (15%) | 5 (25%) | 0.317 |
Cough | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | 0.756 |
Hemoptysis | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | / |
Pharyngeal pain | 4 (20%) | 8 (40%) | 0.301 |
the severity of pharyngeal pain | 0.044 | ||
0 | 16 (80%) | 12 (60%) | |
1 | 4 (20%) | 4 (20%) | |
2 | 0 (0%) | 3 (15%) | |
3 | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) |