Breathing Tubes for Inguinal Hernia Repair

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Research Sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification ASA 1 or 2

English speakers

Must not have

Obesity (CDC >= 95th %ile)

Contraindications to study protocol medications

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up patients will have the occurrence of oxygen desaturation documented if it occurs at any time point during the surgery.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at the best breathing tube for inguinal hernia surgery, comparing two options: LMA and ETT.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English and Spanish speakers aged 12 months to 8 years, classified as ASA 1 or 2, who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with proper fasting. It excludes those who are obese (95th percentile or higher), have contraindications to study medications, or suffer from gastroesophageal reflux.

What is being tested?

The study compares the effectiveness of using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus an endotracheal tube (ETT) during laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia in children at CMH. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of these two airway management techniques.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort in the throat area, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and possibly a sore throat after the procedure. The risk of aspiration or breathing difficulties could also differ between LMA and ETT.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am in good or mild systemic disease condition according to ASA.

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I speak English.

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I am between 1 and 8 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am considered obese according to CDC guidelines.

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I am not allergic or unable to take the study's medications.

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I currently have acid reflux.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ patients will have oxygen saturation measured directly after intubation, five minutes after the start of surgery, and immediately prior to extubation.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~patients will have oxygen saturation measured directly after intubation, five minutes after the start of surgery, and immediately prior to extubation.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and patients will have oxygen saturation measured directly after intubation, five minutes after the start of surgery, and immediately prior to extubation. for reporting.