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The Comparison of Two Different Methods of Partial Inflation of Cuff for Facile Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Patients

South Korea78 participantsStarted 2011-09

Plain-language summary

Partial cuff inflation before insertion is generally used for laryngeal mask airway insertion in children. However, it is not proven how much the cuff should be inflated. The aim of this study is to compare efficacy between the method using the resting volume and the method using half the maximum volume for partial cuff inflation.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * children (0-9 years of age) * children who is scheduled for elective surgery of short duration (less than 2 hr) undergoing general anesthesia using LMA-classic Exclusion Criteria: * patients with an abnormal airway * patients with reactive airway disease * patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease * patients with chronic respiratory disease * patients who has a history of an upper respiratory tract infection in the preceding 6-week period

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

The intra-cuff pressure

Timeframe: approximately 5 to 10 minutes after insertion of LMA.

The leak volume

Timeframe: approximately 5 to 10 minutes after insertion of LMA.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01435239

SponsorYonsei University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-06

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