Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Efficacy and safety of the laryngeal mask airway vs Guedel airway following tracheal extubation.
To compare the safety and efficacy of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) with the Guedel airway during the recovery period. ⋯ The LMA provides easier airway maintenance, less coughing and initially higher median SpO2 when compared with the Guedel airway in the recovery period.