Comparison of GlideScope™ visualization and neck flexion with lateral neck pressure nasogastric tube insertion techniques in anesthetized patients: a randomized clinical study

Table 3 Duration for nasogastric tube insertion and complications

Parameter	Group G (n = 43)	Group F (n = 43)	P value
Duration for insertion (s)
1st attempt^a	97 (62.5, 140)	42 (32.8, 55)	< 0.001
2nd attempt^a	70 (55, 120)	48.5 (43.8, 58)	0.015
Complication
Coiling	2 (4.7%)	1 (2.3%)	1
Kinking	10 (23.2%)	5 (11.6%)	0.256
Bleeding	11 (25.6%)	7 (16.3%)	0.426

Group G GlideScope™ visualization, Group F neck flexion with lateral pressure
^aData are presented as median and interquartile range

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