Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Image Quality in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is highly sensitive to motion, resulting in artifacts and lowering image quality. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) provides numerous advantages over endotracheal tubes as it reduces laryngospasm, coughing, and the risk of postoperative desaturation.

Objectives

We aimed to compare LMA with oral airway for airway management during brain MRI in terms of reducing motion artifacts, which can improve image quality.

Methods

This randomized, controlled, double-blind trial was carried out on 40 pediatrics aged 1 - 18 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status І and П undergoing brain MRI. Patients were randomized into two equal groups according to the airway method, the control (Guedel oral airway) group and the LM

SUBMITTER: Wadod MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461386 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature