Table 2 Unadjusted outcomes
Outcome | Standard Technique N = 46 | Reactor™ Technique N = 46 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Successful tube placement, n (%) | 34 (73.9) | 19 (41.3) | 0.0029 |
Correctly placed in pleural space, n (%) | 44 (95.6) | 39 (84.8) | 0.158 |
Kinked tube, n (%) | 8 (17.4) | 14 (30.4) | 0.051 |
Placed in fissure, n (%) | 3 (6.5) | 7 (15.2) | 0.075 |
Insertion time (sec) Median (IQR) | 76.9 (55.3–106.9) | 47.3 (38–63.1) | < 0.0001 |
Incision length (mm) Median (IQR) | 32 (26–40) | 28 (23–30) | 0.0034 |
Perceived difficulty (1–10 scale; 10 most difficult) Mean (SD) | 4.7 (1.9) | 3.8 (1.9) | 0.024 |