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Clinical Trials/NCT03528590
NCT03528590UnknownNot Applicable

Ventilation Efficacy of I-gel® Size 3 and Size 4 Supraglottic Airway Devices in Anesthetized, Paralyzed Female Patients Weighing Between 50 and 60 Kilograms: a Randomized Trial

National Taiwan University Hospital2 sites in 1 country98 target enrollmentStarted: May 28, 2018Last updated:
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Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Enrollment
98
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Compare the ventilation efficacy of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery.

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Currently, the main method for selecting an i-gel® size is based on the body weight recommendation (30-60 kg for size 3 and 50-90 kg for size 4) according to the manufacturer's recommendation. However, there is an overlapping in size selection in people weighing between 50 and 60 kilograms. Laryngeal mask airways are widely used for breast surgery, and this patient cohort is often weighed between 50-60 kilograms in National Taiwan University Hospital. Therefore, in this randomized clinical trial, the investigators will compare the ventilation efficacy of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery. Also, the investigators will record any side effects of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in this cohort.

Detailed Description

With the introduction of the laryngeal mask, it has been widely used for the management of airway during general anesthesia. Compared to the endotracheal tube, it has the advantages of easier and faster placing, reducing the proportion of a sore throat and other benefits. The i-gel® is a second-generation of the laryngeal mask. Compared to the classic laryngeal mask, it provides higher sealing pressure and better airway protection to reduce respiratory complications.

Choosing an appropriate size laryngeal mask is an important issue. Trauma during placing or positive ventilation failure may occur if the wrong size is selected. Currently, the main method for selecting an i-gel® size is based on the body weight recommendation (30-60 kg for size 3 and 50-90 kg for size 4) according to the manufacturer's recommendation. However, there is an overlapping in size selection in people weighing between 50 and 60 kilograms. Laryngeal mask airways are widely used for breast surgery, and this patient cohort is often weighed between 50-60 kilograms in National Taiwan University Hospital. Therefore, in this randomized clinical trial, the investigators will compare the ventilation efficacy of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery. Also, the investigators will record any side effects of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in this cohort.

Keywords: Airway management; laryngeal mask airway; breast surgery

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
20 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age > 20 years old.
  • ASA physical status I and II.
  • Elective breast surgery.
  • Female with a body weight of 50 - 60 kilograms.

Exclusion Criteria

  • High risk of aspiration. (defined as history of gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, previous gastric surgery, and those who take medications for disorders of gastrointestinal motility)
  • Previous head & neck surgery.
  • Previous head & neck concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT)
  • Reactive airway disease: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, upper respiratory infection in recent two weeks
  • Exposure to tobacco
  • Pregnancy

Arms & Interventions

size 3 i-gel®

Active Comparator

size 3 i-gel supraglottic airway device in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery.

Intervention: size 3 i-gel supraglottic airway device (Device)

size 4 i-gel®

Experimental

size 4 i-gel supraglottic airway device in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery.

Intervention: size 4 i-gel supraglottic airway device (Device)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Compare the ventilation efficacy of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery.

Time Frame: 1 day

Use ventilation score (1 point for presence of each item, a total score from 0 to 3) to evaluate ventilation efficacy. Ventilation score include: 1. Air leak pressure below 15 cm H2O 2. Bilateral chest excursion during inspiratory 20 cm H2O 3. Square wave capnography

Secondary Outcomes

  • Compare side effects of size 3 and size 4 i-gel® in anesthetized, paralyzed female patients weighing 50 to 60 kilograms who undergo breast surgery.(2 days)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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