European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Sore throat following three adult supraglottic airway devices: A randomised controlled trial.
Sore throat is a common complaint after surgery. It affects patient satisfaction and can affect activity after discharge. The supraglottic airway device (SAD) offers an alternative to traditional tracheal intubation with potential benefit in preventing sore throat. ⋯ The incidence of postoperative sore throat was not significantly different between the three SADs studied.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of laryngeal mask airway insertion methods, including the external larynx lift with pre-inflated cuff, on postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications: A randomised clinical trial.
Postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications are commonly reported following laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion. After induction of anaesthesia, the airway structures fall backwards under the influence of gravity, and this may contribute to difficulty in placement of a LMA. External airway alignment by lifting the larynx during insertion of an airway may avoid collision of the airway with laryngeal structures. ⋯ The external larynx lift technique was associated with a lower incidence of blood on the airway at removal, suggesting that the method may decrease trauma to the tissues of the upper airway during insertion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Laryngeal tube suction II or endotracheal intubation for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in a head down position: A randomised controlled trial.
The laryngeal tube suction II (LTS II) is a supraglottic airway device (SAD) with a gastric drainage tube and enhanced seal properties as compared with other SADs. Therefore, its use has been proposed in situations with an elevated risk of aspiration. ⋯ Our data suggest that LTS II should not be the preferred method of airway management in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of head rotation on efficiency of face mask ventilation in anaesthetised apnoeic adults: A prospective, randomised, crossover study.
Upper airway obstruction occurs commonly after induction of general anaesthesia. It is the major cause of difficult mask ventilation. ⋯ Head rotation of 45° in anaesthetised apnoeic adults significantly increases the efficiency of mask ventilation compared with the neutral head position. Head rotation is an effective alternative to improve mask ventilation if airway obstruction is encountered.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Glidescope versus Airtraq DL for double-lumen tracheal tube insertion in patients with a predicted or known difficult airway: A randomised study.
Double-lumen tracheal tube (DLT) insertion can be managed with videolaryngoscopes such as the Glidescope or indirect laryngoscopes like the Airtraq DL. No study has compared both devices when a difficult intubation is predicted. ⋯ There is no difference in success rates of tracheal intubation with a double-lumen tube in patients with a predicted or known difficult airway when using either a Glidescope or Airtraq device.