A comparison of the AuraGain laryngeal mask with the LMA Supreme - a cross-over study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: gynecological procedures; overweight; surgery requiring use of a supraglottic airway device; Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics; Surgery - Other surgery; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001089527
• Lead Sponsor: General University Hospital (Vseobecna fakultni nemocnice)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 51

Inclusion Criteria

elective surgery - gynaecology, general surgery, urology
ASA status 1-4
Body Mass Index 25-35 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

emergency surgery
increased risk for gastric content regurgitation and/or aspiration
Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35 kg/m2

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oropharyngeal seal pressure (cmH20)<br>This outcome will be measured with a sphygmomanometer (pressure monitor) located on the anaesthetic machine.<br>Pressure limit is set to 40 cmH2O, the APL valve is fully closed and fresh gas flow is set to 3 L/min. Oropharyngeal seal pressure is defined as the pressure inside the system when the first sounds are audible above the larynx using a sthetoscope. [1 min after successful insertion of a laryngeal mask <br>Reported by study administrator(s) (independent person present in the operating room during insertion) to a study logbook. ]