CompletedNot Applicable

Gender Specific Differences in Postoperative Sore Throat for Ambu® AuraGain™ Laryngeal Mask

Germany814 participantsStarted 2021-12-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate gender specific risk factors and the influence of cuff pressure in the occurrence of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness following general anaesthesia using Ambu® AuraGain™ Laryngeal Mask.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * elective surgery in ophthalmology under general anaesthesia with laryngeal mask * Age \> 18 * informed written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Anticipated difficult airway with indication for awake tracheal intubation * Indication for RSI or elevated risk for aspiration; * Pregnant or breastfeeding; * Age \< 18 years; * Obesity * Out-patient surgery (Geb. 505); * Limited mouth opening; * Pre-existing hoarseness and sore throat * Participant in other studies * Unable to provide informed written consent or under guardianship

What they're measuring

Gender specific differences in sore throat 24 hours postoperative

Timeframe: 24 hours after general anaesthesia (removal of laryngeal mask)

Differences in sore throat 24 hours postoperatively in correlation to cuff pressure

Timeframe: 24 hours after general anaesthesia (removal of laryngeal mask)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04915534

SponsorJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-30

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