Laryngeal mask vs. laryngeal tube trial in paediatric patients (LaMaTuPe): a single-blinded, open-label, randomised-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In hypoxemic children with difficult airway, or for minor elective procedures, the use of a supraglottic airway device may be preferred to endotracheal intubation, whether with a laryngeal mask or laryngeal tube. Second-generation laryngeal masks may offer a better safety profile. Whether they should be preferred to laryngeal tubes is unknown. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of second-generation laryngeal masks and laryngeal tubes in children.

Methods

This randomised-controlled trial was conducted in a single university hospital in children <18 years undergoing elective anaesthesia in urology, minor paediatric surgery and gynaecology. Patients were 1 : 1 randomised to the laryngeal mask or laryngeal tube group. Children were allocated a second-

SUBMITTER: Katzenschlager S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855995 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature