The Optimal Time to Put Laryngeal Mask Airway in the Mouth Under General Anesthesia

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Conditions studied: General Anesthesia

In brief

Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is routinely used for some patients who have surgery under general anesthesia. LMA is placed in the mouth and allow the anesthesia to be given without having to put a breathing tube in the throat. Previous studies have focused on the effect of different anesthesia medicines on optimal condition for LMA use. The objective of the present study is to find the optimal time for LMA insertion.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00972491

Run by

Tufts Medical Center

People needed

198

Starts

2009-09-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-12-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• subjects 18 years or older
• ASA status 1-3

You may not qualify if…

• high risk of aspiration
• anticipated difficult airway
• use of sedative drugs
• patient refusal

Where it is running

• Tufts Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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