Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jun 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Laryngeal mask vs tracheal tube in pediatric anesthesia in the presence of upper respiratory tract infection].
The aim of this report is to assess the incidence of postoperative respiratory complications in patients recently suffering from inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in whom a LMA or an uncuffed orotracheal tube have been used. ⋯ The frequency of ARE increases significantly in URI patients with both LMA and the tracheal tube, but with the former is far lower than with the latter. Despite the appearance of only minor and transient complications, it is confirmed that the tracheal intubation is an additional risk factor as a result of the mechanical airway simulation. In recent URI, it would seem appropriate to avoid tracheal intubation, if possible, preferring the LMA.