A randomised control trial comparing the timing of the removal of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) after tonsillectomies in children and the likelihood of delirium occurring on emergence in the post anaesthesia care unit (PACU).
Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
- Conditions
- Emergence DeliriumAnaesthesiology - Anaesthetics
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12621000362897
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Luke Baitch
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 124
Inclusion Criteria
Children aged 2-7 years undergoing elective tonsillectomy
Successful placement of LMA after induction of anaesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
Known or suspected difficult airway
Endotracheal intubation for tonsillectomy for any medical or anaesthetic indication
Anaesthetist concern regarding deep airway removal for any medical or anaesthetic reason
Parents unable to speak English
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method