Table 3

Progress after the procedure*

Biopsy groupControlsp value
*No significant differences found between the groups.
PICU, paediatric intensive care unit.
Total number with complication13/337/330.18
    (>10 kg)(9/26)(5/26)0.35
    (<10 kg)(4/7)(2/7)0.59
Pyrexia1060.39
Grunting10
Desaturation11
Stridor10
Treatment (other than paracetamol)54
Antibiotics13
Oxygen – on ward31
To PICU for observation1 (severe laryngomalacia)1 (thick secretions)
Dexamethasone10