CompletedNot Applicable

LMA Cuff Pressure and LMA-induced Complications

United States360 participantsStarted 2011-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if using 20 mL B.Braun syringes to inflate LMAs and allowing them to recoil will put the pressure of the LMA cuff within the safety range. It will also determine if remaining within this safety range has an effect on complications after surgery..

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Registered Mayo Clinic in Florida patients scheduled to undergo a surgery * Planned use of LMA during surgery * between the ages of 18-99 * short duration (\<2 hours elective surgery) Exclusion Criteria: * recent history of upper respiratory tract infection * intra-cavitary or laparoscopic procedure * risk of pulmonary aspiration * known difficult airway * history of gastric reflux * BMI \> 40 * lateral or prone positions * oral or nasal surgery

What they're measuring

Pressure of the syringe after inflation of the LMA cuff

Timeframe: after inflation, 1 hour into surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01385969

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-04

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