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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Volume  6, Issue 4, July-August 2019, Pages 1468-1480
 

Original Article

Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Intubation in Paediatric Patients: A Comparative Study

Viral Prakashkumar Patel1, Rekha Bayer2

1Assistant Professor, 2Senior Resident, Department of Anesthesia, GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat 383001, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.6419.58

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the subsequent factors that take place during laryngeal mask airway insertion and endotracheal intubation for surgical procedures under general anesthesia. The parameters compared were: Ease of insertion and number of efforts and Postoperative complications like laryngospasm, bronchospasm and sore throat. Materials and Methods: The study participants included 80 paediatric patients between the ages of 2–8 years. All the participants were schedule to experience optional surgeries under general anesthesia in the medical hospital. Results: LMA had advantages over the tracheal tube in the form of lower incidence of cough during appearance and lower occurrence of postoperative sore throat, though offered no advantage more than tracheal tube in occurrence of bronchospasm or laryngospasm during appearance. Conclusion: The LMA provides a reliable airway in children. Incidence of postoperative complications is also less with LMA than endotracheal tubes. Therefore, LMA is a appropriate option to endotracheal intubation for possible short surgical procedures in pediatric patients.


Keywords : Laryngeal mask airway; Endotracheal tube; Pediatric.
Corresponding Author : Rekha Bayer