A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Ambu AuraGain and i-gel in Young Pediatric Patients.

ABSTRACT: Supraglottic airway devices have been increasingly used because of their several advantages. Previous studies showed that the small-sized i-gel provides effective ventilation for young pediatric patients; however, few studies have reported the use of AuraGain in these patients. Herein, we compared the clinical performance of AuraGain and i-gel in young pediatric patients aged between 6 months and 6 years old and weighing 5-20 kg, who were scheduled to undergo extremity surgery under general anesthesia. In total, 68 patients were enrolled and randomly allocated into two groups: AuraGain group and i-gel group. The primary outcome was the requirement of additional airway maneuvers. We also analyzed insertion parameters, fiberoptic bronchoscopic view, oropharyngeal leak pressure, and peri-oper

SUBMITTER: Kim HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6723277 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature