N/A N=62 Randomized Other

Laryngeal Mask Airway in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Inguinal Hernia · Inguinal Hernia, Indirect · Inguinal Hernia Bilateral · Inguinal Hernia Unilateral

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2025

Primary outcome: Primary: Oxygen Saturation Measured by Pulse Oximetry in Percent Saturation — 100; 100; 100; 100 Percent Saturation

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Laryngeal Mask Airway (Device); Endotracheal Tube Device (Device)
Age: Pediatric · 0+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Primary completion: May 2024

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Oxygen Saturation Measured by Pulse Oximetry in Percent Saturation	100; 100; 100; 100; 100; 100	—
SECONDARY End-tidal Carbon Dioxide Measured by Capnography in mm Hg	44; 43; 47; 48; 45; 49	—
SECONDARY Peak Airway Pressure Will be Measured in cm H2O	11; 14; 13; 16; 7; 11	—
SECONDARY Documentation of Laryngospasm Occurrence	0; 0	—
SECONDARY Documentation of Oxygen Desaturation	1; 1	—

Summary

This prospective randomized study will evaluate the effectiveness of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal intubation (ETT) for patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia at CMH.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Ages 12 months to 8 years of age
American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification ASA 1 or 2
ASA 1- A normal, healthy patient
ASA 2- A patient with mild systemic disease
Elective with appropriate NPO status
English speakers
Spanish speakers

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with current gastroesophageal reflux
Obesity (CDC >= 95th %ile)
Contraindications to study protocol medications

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