Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study

Background and Aims: Several methods are in use for LMA ProSeal™ size selection in pediatric patients. Weight-based method is most commonly used. Pinna size–based method is a promising new technique for accurate size selection. Material and Methods: A total of 146 children aged between 6 months and...

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Main Authors: Rajesh Mishra, Ranvinder Kaur, Aditi Suri, Rupesh Yadav, Seema Wasnik
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joacp.joacp_217_22
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Ranvinder Kaur
Aditi Suri
Rupesh Yadav
Seema Wasnik
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Seema Wasnik
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description Background and Aims: Several methods are in use for LMA ProSeal™ size selection in pediatric patients. Weight-based method is most commonly used. Pinna size–based method is a promising new technique for accurate size selection. Material and Methods: A total of 146 children aged between 6 months and 12 years undergoing surgery under general surgery were included. They were randomized into either pinna-based group (group X) or weight-based group (group Y). Both groups were compared for accurate placement of ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway (PLMA), ease of insertion, number of attempts needed, and peak airway pressures. Results: A Comparable number of patients had a Brimacombe score of 3 and above, indicating correct placement in both groups (P = 0.407). PLMA was easily inserted in 79.5% and 87.7% of patients of groups X and Y, respectively (P = 0.180). Insertion was found to be difficult in 20.5% of patients in group X, whereas it was difficult in only 12.3% of patients of group Y (P = 0.180). The two groups were comparable as per the number of attempts needed for insertion (P = 0.161). Mean peak airway pressures too were comparable between both groups. Ease of insertion too, was statistically insignificant between both groups. Conclusions: Pinna size–based estimation of LMA size is an effective alternative method to weight-based selection.
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spelling doaj-art-744326b3d4d6440988b6d9a1f8bf7a3b2025-08-20T02:36:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology0970-91852024-01-01401636810.4103/joacp.joacp_217_22Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical studyRajesh MishraRanvinder KaurAditi SuriRupesh YadavSeema WasnikBackground and Aims: Several methods are in use for LMA ProSeal™ size selection in pediatric patients. Weight-based method is most commonly used. Pinna size–based method is a promising new technique for accurate size selection. Material and Methods: A total of 146 children aged between 6 months and 12 years undergoing surgery under general surgery were included. They were randomized into either pinna-based group (group X) or weight-based group (group Y). Both groups were compared for accurate placement of ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway (PLMA), ease of insertion, number of attempts needed, and peak airway pressures. Results: A Comparable number of patients had a Brimacombe score of 3 and above, indicating correct placement in both groups (P = 0.407). PLMA was easily inserted in 79.5% and 87.7% of patients of groups X and Y, respectively (P = 0.180). Insertion was found to be difficult in 20.5% of patients in group X, whereas it was difficult in only 12.3% of patients of group Y (P = 0.180). The two groups were comparable as per the number of attempts needed for insertion (P = 0.161). Mean peak airway pressures too were comparable between both groups. Ease of insertion too, was statistically insignificant between both groups. Conclusions: Pinna size–based estimation of LMA size is an effective alternative method to weight-based selection.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joacp.joacp_217_22airwayear pinnalaryngeal mask airway
spellingShingle Rajesh Mishra
Ranvinder Kaur
Aditi Suri
Rupesh Yadav
Seema Wasnik
Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
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title Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
title_full Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
title_fullStr Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
title_short Comparison of weight-based and pinna size method for ProSeal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia: A randomized clinical study
title_sort comparison of weight based and pinna size method for proseal laryngeal mask airway size selection in children receiving general anesthesia a randomized clinical study
topic airway
ear pinna
laryngeal mask airway
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joacp.joacp_217_22
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