The use of the classic laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube in children undergoing elective surgeries in the prone position

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201704002105415

Enrollment

Registered

2017-03-15

Start date

2016-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Surgery 40 ASA I children, aged 4-8 years old undergoing elective minor surgeries under general anesthesia in the prone position

Interventions

Group II (n¿=¿20) :The patient¿s airway was secured by a well lubricated laryngeal mask airway

Group II (n=20) :The patients airway was secured by a well lubricated laryngeal mask airway

Group I (n=20): The patients airway was secured by uncuffed orotracheal tube

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 40 ASA I children, aged 4-8 years old undergoing elective minor surgeries under general anesthesia in the prone position

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria included patients with head anomalies, Down syndrome, patients scheduled for major or head and neck surgery, history or suspected difficult intubation, history of reactive airway or risk of aspiration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mean and peak airway pressure	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public Contactdoaa rashwan

assitant professor

doaa_rashwan@hotmail.com00201011270763

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026