Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Insomnia Sleep Studies, Other Indications, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:2 - 16
Updated:2/3/2018
Start Date:August 2012
End Date:December 2018
Contact:Chrisina Baldassari, MD
Email:cristina.baldassari@chkd.org
Phone:757-668-6200

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
The study will compare how often the tubing kinks when a LMA (laryngeal mask airway) with
modified retractor is used compared to use of an endotracheal tube (ETT) and non modified
retractor is used.

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA)is a device used to secure the airway of patients during
general anesthesia. This device is routinely used for anesthesia in elective head and neck
surgeries, including adenotonsillectomy. In this study, the efficacy of the LMA will be
studied as it pertains to operative times and cost.

The child will be randomized into either the LMA group or the ETT group.

Inclusion Criteria:

- requiring adenotonsillectomy for Obstructive sleep apnea or chronic tonsillitis
between the ages of 2-16

Exclusion Criteria:

- children with BMI >35

- unwillingness to comply with study procedures

- children with craniofacial anomalies/abnormalities which will interfere with mask
placement

- children under 2 or over 16
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
(757) 668-7000
Principal Investigator: Christina Baldassari, MD
Phone: 757-388-6200
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