Outcomes | Graphic | NEX | Difference (95% CI) |
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†NEX = measurement from the nose or mouth, to the earlobe, to the xiphoid process. Other abbreviations defined in glossary. Negative values indicate underinsertion and positive values indicate overinsertion. | |||
Mean insertion distance from the centre of the stomach (cm) | −1.12 | 1.31 | 2.43 (1.33 to 3.54) |
Mean absolute value of insertion distance from the centre of the stomach (cm) | 1.26 | 2.60 | 1.34 (0.50 to 2.18) |