Table 1.

Demographic Characteristics and Comorbidities in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, or Adenotonsillectomy

VariableHycet Elixir Group, n=77Control Group, n=374
Demographics
 Age, years, median [IQR]3.0 [1.3-5.0]4.0 [3.0-6.0]
 Sex, female36 (46.8)180 (48.1)
 Weight, kg, median [IQR]15.1 [12.2-19.3]17.5 [14.7-23.1]
 ASA PS
  I4 (5.2)89 (23.8)
  II69 (89.6)261 (69.8)
  III4 (5.2)24 (6.4)
Comorbidities
 Tonsillar/adenoid hypertrophy61 (79.2)359 (96.0)
 Sleep-disordered breathing49 (63.6)337 (90.1)
  • Note: Data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise indicated.

  • ASA PS, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status; IQR, 25%-75% interquartile range.