Ultrasound-guided esophageal compression during mask ventilation in small children: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of cricoid compression to prevent insufflation remains controversial, and its use in children is limited. This study aimed to examine the effect of real-time ultrasound-guided esophageal compression on the prevention of gastric insufflation.

Method

This prospective observational study was conducted with fifty children aged < 2 years undergoing general anesthesia. Patients were excluded if they were at an increased risk for gastric regurgitation or pulmonary aspiration. Following anesthetic induction under spontaneous breathing, ultrasound-guided esophageal compression was performed during pressure-controlled face-mask ventilation using a gradual increase in peak inspiratory pressure from 10 to 24 cm H₂O to determine the pressure at which gastric

SUBMITTER: Kim EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377106 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature