Choice of supraglottic airway devices: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last two decades, significant research interest has led to the development of a wide variety of supraglottic airways (SGAs) for anaesthesia providers to choose from.

Methods

In this network meta-analysis, we analysed 111 studies, enrolling 12 045 patients undergoing airway management with 29 SGAs. We targeted outcomes that contribute to clinicians' choice of one SGA over another. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative sore throat (POST). Secondary outcomes were first-attempt insertion success, bleeding complications, and oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP). Based on credible intervals, we created a 'rank order' to guide decision-making for clinicians.

Results

The highest-ranking devices based on credible intervals for POST, bleeding c

SUBMITTER: Kanakaraj M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11589487 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature