Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A heated humidifier does not reduce laryngo- pharyngeal complaints after brief laryngeal mask anesthesia.
Warming and humidification of inspired gases is standard care for intubated patients whose lungs are ventilated mechanically for prolonged periods. We examined whether active humidification of inspired gases might reduce laryngo-pharyngeal discomfort in patients undergoing brief laryngeal mask airway (LMA) anesthesia. ⋯ Active warming and humidification of inspired gases has no clinically appreciable effect in reducing the incidence and severity of laryngo-pharyngeal complaints after brief (