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Table 3 Data from repeat easy laryngoscopy scenario.

From: Comparison of the Glidescope® and Pentax AWS®laryngoscopes to the Macintosh laryngoscope for use by Advanced Paramedics in easy and simulated difficult intubation

Parameter Assessed

Macintosh

Glidescope®

AWS®

P value

Overall Success Rate (%)

25 (100)

25 (100)

25 (100)

P = 1.0

Duration (sec, 1st attempt)

6 (5, 12)

6 (5, 11)

5 (4, 8)

P = 0.25

No of Intubation Attempts (%)

    

   1

25 (100)

25 (100)

24 (96)

P = 0.368

   2

0

0

1 (4)

 

   3

0

0

0

 

No of Optimization Maneuvers

    

   0

24 (96)

25 (100)

25 (100)

P = 0.368

   1

0

0

0

 

   > 1

1 (4)

0

0

 

Dental Compression [Severity]

    

   0

4 (16)*

15 (60)

20 (80)

P < 0.001

   Mild [+]

11 (44)

4 (16)

2 (8)

 

   Severe [++]

10 (40)

6 (24)

3 (12)

 
  1. Notes: Data are reported as mean ± SD, median (interquartile range) or as number (percentage).
  2. * Significantly [P < 0.05] different compared to both other groups