Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Placement in Neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We hypothesize that the time, number of attempts and physiologic stability of placement of an LMA would be superior compared to ETT.

Study design

Videotape and physiologic parameters of LMA (n = 36) and ETT (n = 31) placement procedures for infants 28-36 weeks gestation were reviewed.

Results

Duration of attempts (32 vs 66 sec, p < 0.001) and mean total procedure time (88 vs 153 sec, p = 0.06) was shorter for LMA compared to ETT. Mean number of attempts for successful placement was fewer for LMA (1.5 vs 1.9, p = 0.11). Physiologic parameters remained near baseline in both groups despite very different degrees of premedication.

Conclusion

Placement of an LMA required less time and fewer number of attempts compared to ETT. Physiologic stability of an LM

SUBMITTER: Roberts K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10371080 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature