The aim of this prospective, randomized, comparative, controlled clinical study is to compare laryngeal mask airway ProtectorTM with the endotracheal tube, regarding to the respiratory mechanical parameters during controlled mechanical ventilation and the prevalence of aspiration. Aspiration will be evaluated by detecting and quantifying pepsin (a marker of gastric aspiration) and α-amylase (a marker of salivary aspiration) in the bronchoalveolar lavage ( mini BAL) of patients ≥18 years old, ASA 1-2, undergoing selective low-risk surgery under general anesthesia in a lithotomy position.
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Difference in PIP cmH20 (Peak inspiratory pressure ) between the two groups of patients.
Timeframe: Intraoperative
Assessment of aspiration risk by quantitative measurements of pepsin (ng/ml) and α-amylase (IU/ml) in BAL of patients and differences in its incidence between the two groups.
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year