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NCT Number: NCT01141660

Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Laryngeal Mask Airway Tonsillectomy

Age range

2 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Virigina Commonwealth University Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Endotracheal tube

Device

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

Other names: ETT, Endotracheal intubation

Laryngeal mask airway

Device

Randomized to either Laryngeal mask airway or endotracheal tube

Other names: LMA

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Laryngospasm

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Postanesthesia Recovery Times

    Time frame: After surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jun 10, 2010
Registry last updated
Nov 13, 2017

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