Effect of using the Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT) on postoperative respiratory complications in rhinoplasty: a randomized prospective controlled trial

Figures & data

Figure 1 Flow chart.

Table 1 Comparison of general characteristics between the two groups

	Group SA (n=66)	Group C (n=66)	p-value
Age (years)	26.3±5.8	25.6±7.7	0.549
Weight (kg)	67.7±9.8	66.4±13.8	0.537
BMI (kg/m^2)	23.7±2.3	22.8±3.4	0.085
Duration of surgery (min)	88.8±11.8	86.8±10.1	0.244
Duration of anesthesia (min)	99.9±10.7	97.7±9.5	0.348
Sex (Female/Male)	37/29	40/26	0.596
Smoking	23	20	0.683
ASA (I/II)	45/21	54/12	0.154

Notes: Group SA: Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT); Group C: classic endotracheal tube. Values are given as mean ± SD.

Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Table 2 Laryngospasm and postoperative complication rates in the groups

	Group SA (n=66)	Group C (n=66)	p-value
Laryngospasm	2 (3%)	8 (12.1%)	0.002
Apnea	3 (4.5%)	9 (13.6%)	0.017
Cough	4 (6%)	8 (12.1%)	0.226
Agitation	3 (4.5%)	11 (16.6%)	0.035
PONV (antiemetic required)	0	7 (10.6%)	0.041
Sore throat	2 (3%)	9 (13.6%)	0.027
Swallowing difficulty	0	6 (9%)	0.012
Hypotension	0	2 (3%)	0.154
Tachycardia	8 (12.1%)	10 (15.1%)	0.645

Notes: Group SA: Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT); Group C: classic endotracheal tube. Significant values are given in bold.

Table 3 Comparison of blood accumulating in aspirator in groups

	Group SA (n:66)	Group C (n:66)	p-value
Blood in surgical aspirator (mL)	40.8±15.3	46.7±13.2	0.019
Blood in anesthesia aspirator (mL)	27.1±9.4	13.9±6.7	0.001
Aspirated total blood (mL)	67.8±17.8	60.6±14.5	0.012
p-value	0.325	0.201

Notes: Group SA: Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT); Group C: classic endotracheal tube. Significant values are given in bold. Values are given as mean ± SD. Analysis done by Anova test.

Table 4 Comparison of hemodynamic data in the groups.

		Group SA (n=66)	Group C (n=66)	p-value
Mean blood pressure (mmHg)	Preoperative	92.5±12.1	92.4±13.6	0.409
	Intraoperative	83.6±11.2	81.2±14.1	0.123
	Postoperative	88.6±12.1	89.3±13.4	0.166
Heart rate (bpm)	Preoperative	86.5±14.4	85.7±14.4	0.781
	Intraoperative	81.4±14.2	82.1±13.8	0.573
	Postoperative	79.8±11.6	82.1±13.5	0.316
Peripheral oxygen saturation (%)	Preoperative	97.9±1.3	98.3±1.3	0.179
	Intraoperative	98.4±0.9	98.3±1.1	0.577
	Postoperative	97.8±0.9	97.7±0.9	0.337

Notes: Group SA: Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT); Group C: classic endotracheal tube. Values are mean ± SD.