European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Self-positioning followed by induction of anaesthesia and insertion of a laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal intubation and subsequent positioning for spinal surgery in the prone position: A randomised clinical trial.
Anaesthesia followed by positioning in the prone position takes time and may have complications. ⋯ Self-positioning and induction of anaesthesia in the prone position saves time. More patients should be studied to confirm safety and examine whether the method reduces the number of severe complications associated with the prone position.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
End-tidal concentrations of sevoflurane and desflurane for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway removal in anaesthetised adults.
The optimal end-tidal sevoflurane and desflurane concentration for successful ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) removal in unpremedicated anaesthetised adults has not been determined. ⋯ Predicted EC50 and EC95 of sevoflurane and desflurane for smooth removal for the PLMA were 1.58 (0.669 to 2.060), 2.27 (1.859 to 21.16), 2.79 (2.733.2.841) and 3.27% (3.173 to 3.395), respectively.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The LMA-Supreme versus the I-gel in simulated difficult airway in children: A randomised comparison.
Supraglottic airway devices such as the LMA-Supreme (LMA-S) and I-gel, which have an additional lumen for the insertion of a gastric tube, can be useful in the management of the difficult airway. ⋯ In the simulated difficult airway in children, both airway devices provided effective ventilation. Paediatric size 2 LMA-S sustained a higher airway pressure before leaking and was quicker to insert than the I-gel equivalent. These differences may not be clinically significant.