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Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway vs. Endotracheal Tube in Short Duration Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Study

Anuradha M. Varunjikar, Shital Chaitanya Joshi, M.D. Varunjikar and Chaitanya Joshi
Page: 501-505 | Received 12 Sep 2024, Published online: 18 Nov 2024

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Abstract

The choice between the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) and the Endotracheal Tube (ETT) for airway management in short‐duration surgeries impacts patient outcomes, procedural efficiency and postoperative recovery. This randomized controlled trial included 200 patients undergoing elective, short‐duration surgeries categorized as ASA I or II. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either LMA or ETT. We compared the efficacy and safety of both devices in terms of insertion success rates, time for successful placement, intraoperative complications and postoperative outcomes including recovery times and patient satisfaction. Both devices showed high success rates, with LMA at 97% and ETT at 95%., however, this difference was not statistically significant (P=0.45). The LMA group experienced significantly fewer intraoperative complications (9% vs. 18%, P=0.03) and required less time for successful placement (average 17.5s vs. 19.8s, P=0.02). Postoperative complications were lower in the LMA group, with significant differences in the incidence of sore throat (12% vs. 22%, P=0.04). Recovery times were faster for the LMA group (15mins vs. 22mins, P=0.01) and patient satisfaction was higher, although not significantly different (90% vs. 80%, P=0.06). The LMA is associated with fewer intraoperative complications, quicker placement and potentially faster recovery times in patients undergoing short‐duration surgeries. These findings support the use of LMA as a preferable option for airway management in this context, enhancing patient comfort and procedural efficiency.

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Anuradha M. Varunjikar, Shital Chaitanya Joshi, M.D. Varunjikar and Chaitanya Joshi. Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway vs. Endotracheal Tube in Short Duration Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.501.505
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