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Table 2 Comparison of the outcomes between both groups

From: The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) application on airway problems in pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis who undergo balloon dilatation

Variable

Non-CPAP (n = 41)

CPAP (n = 40)

Effect size (95%CI)

p-value

Primary outcome

    

 Recovery time, min

36.1 ± 4.4

32.8 ± 4.0

 − 3.3a (− 5.16 to − 1.44)

0.0007

Secondary outcomes

    

 Desaturation episodes

2.63 ± 0.7

2.58 ± 0.9

 − 0.05a (− 0.41–0.31)

0.781

 Bronchospasm

10 (24%)

5 (12%)

0.44b (0.14–1.44)

0.175

 Tracheal secretion

12 (29%)

10 (25%)

0.81b (0.30–2.15)

0.666

 Need for intensive care

12 (29%)

10 (25%)

0.81b (0.30–2.15)

0.666

 Tracheostomy

7 (17%)

5 (12%)

0.69b (0.20–2.40)

0.564

 Intubation

7 (17%)

10 (25%)

1.62b (0.55–4.78)

0.383

  1. Data are presented as number (percentage), or mean ± standard deviation. CPAP continuous positive airway pressure, 95%CI 95% confidence interval
  2. aMean difference
  3. bOdds ratio
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Perioperative Medicine

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