Influence of head and neck position on the performance of supraglottic airway devices: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Changes in head and neck position may significantly affect the performance of supraglottic airway devices (SADs) by altering the pharyngeal structure.

Purpose

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the effect of changes in head and neck position on performance of SADs.

Data source

Bibliographic databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane library, and the Web of Science.

Study eligibility criteria

Prospective studies investigating the effects of head and neck positions on the performance of SADs.

Methods

A random effect model was applied in the all analyses. Subgroup analysis was performed according to the type of device and the age of patient. The oropharyngeal leak pressure was the primary outcome measure. Secondary

SUBMITTER: Kim MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6508869 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature