Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyFiber-optic assessment of LMA position in children: a randomized crossover comparison of two techniques.
This crossover study compared fiber-optic assessment of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) position in children using two LMA insertion techniques, i.e., standard and rotational. ⋯ Rotational technique of LMA insertion in children is associated with better seating of LMA (as observed on fiber-optic assessment) compared with the standard technique. Also, it is associated with higher success rate and lower incidence of complications.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of dexmedetomidine during myringotomy and pressure-equalizing tube placement in children.
Bilateral myringotomy (BMT) is a commonly performed otolaryngologic procedure in children. ⋯ In this trial, we were unable to answer the original question as to the role of dexmedetomidine on time-averaged pain and agitation scores after BMT. However, our findings clearly demonstrate that in children undergoing BMT, at higher doses, dexmedetomidine significantly prolongs length of stay in the PACU.