Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Virginia Commonwealth University131 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the current study is to compare the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric adenotonsillectomy. The primary objective is to assess the incidence of post-operative laryngospasm between the LMA and ETT. The investigators also sought to compare anesthetic, operative, and recovery times in the LMA and ETT groups. We hypothesized that the LMA would be a safe efficient alternative to the ETT.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

131

Conditions

Laryngeal Mask Airway Tonsillectomy

Interventions

Endotracheal TubeDEVICE

Patients randomized to either Laryngeal Mask Airway or Endotracheal tube prior to undergoing adenotonsillectomy.

Laryngeal mask airwayDEVICE

Randomized to either Laryngeal mask airway or endotracheal tube

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 2 YearsMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Children 2 to 12 years of age undergoing elective adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea or chronic tonsillitis were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria were as follows: Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 35 and craniofacial anomalies.

Locations (1)

Virigina Commonwealth University Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of Participants With Laryngospasm

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Postanesthesia Recovery Times

Time frame: After surgery

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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