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Standard weight based method versus new method using combined widths of index,middle and ring fingers for classic LMA size determination in pediatric population

A prospective comparison between the standard weight based technique and a new technique based on combined widths of index,middle and ring fingers for classic laryngeal mask airway size selection in pediatric population.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/05/013952
Enrollment
156
Registered
2018-05-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Pediatric patients undergoing elective surgeries needing laryngeal mask airway insertion for airway control

Interventions

Intervention1: Size of classic LMA by new proposed method: Size of LMA will be ascertained by combined widths of index,middle and ring fingers.Duration of intervention is at induction of anaesthesia w

Sponsors

Seth GS medical College and KEM hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 1-15 years ASA 1-2 Parents willing and able to understand the risk of surgery and anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Ex pre term infants Airway abnormalities Emergency cases and patients with history of Hiatus hernia and decreased pulmonary or chest wall compliance

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To test the hypothesis that te combined widths of index,middle and ring fingers can be used as a proxy for standard weight based technique for pediatric LMA insertionTimepoint: The hypothesis will be tested at the time of anaesthesia induction when LMA is inserted for airway securement prior to surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrSupriya Lynette Dsouza

Seth GS medical college and KEM hospital

madhugarasia@yahoo.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026