CompletedPhase 3

Benefits of Exchanging a Double Lumen Tube to a Proseal Laryngeal Mask or a Single Lumen Tube After a Thoracic Surgery

Canada60 participantsStarted 2009-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether exchange of the double lumen tube before emergence with a laryngeal mask airway (Proseal) or a tracheal tube will reduce cough at emergence.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-75 year old undergoing elective thoracic surgery * intubation with double lumen tube required * patients in category ASA 1, 2, 3 Exclusion Criteria: * Difficult intubation anticipated * Presence of gastro-esophageal reflux * Patients considered with a full stomach * Body mass index \>30 * Presence of nasogastric tube when exchange should be done * Patients undergoing oesophagogastrectomy * Allergy to any medication used in the study

What they're measuring

Frequency of cough

Timeframe: From change to supine position to 10 minutes after removal of airway device

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00925613

SponsorUniversité de Montréal

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-08

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