A comparison of various supraglottic airway devices for fiberoptical guided tracheal intubation

Thomas Metterlein; Anna Dintenfelder; Christoph Plank; Bernhard Graf; Gabriel Roth

doi:10.1016/j.bjane.2015.09.007

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A comparison of various supraglottic airway devices for fiberoptical guided tracheal intubation

Uma comparação de vários dispositivos supraglóticos para intubação traqueal guiada por fibra óptica

Thomas Metterlein; Anna Dintenfelder; Christoph Plank; Bernhard Graf; Gabriel Roth

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2015.09.007 Braz J Anesthesiol, vol.67, n2, p.166-171, 2017

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Abstract Background: Fiberoptical assisted intubation via placed supraglottic airway devices has been described as safe and easy procedure to manage difficult airways. However visualization of the glottis aperture is essential for fiberoptical assisted intubation. Various different supraglottic airway devices are commercially available and might offer different conditions for fiberoptical assisted intubation. The aim of this study was to compare the best obtainable view of the glottic aperture using different supraglottic airway devices. Methods: With approval of the local ethics committee 52 adult patients undergoing elective anesthesia were randomly assigned to a supraglottic airway device (Laryngeal Tube, Laryngeal Mask Airway I-Gel, Laryngeal Mask Airway Unique, Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme, Laryngeal Mask Airway Aura-once). After standardized induction of anesthesia the supraglottic airway device was placed according to the manufacturers recommendations. After successful ventilation the position of the supraglottic airway device in regard to the glottic opening was examined with a flexible fiberscope. A fully or partially visible glottic aperture was considered as suitable for fiberoptical assisted intubation. Suitability for fiberoptical assisted intubation was compared between the groups (H-test, U-test; p < 0.05). Results: Demographic data was not different between the groups. Placement of the supraglottic airway device and adequate ventilation was successful in all attempts. Glottic view suitable for fiberoptical assisted intubation differed between the devices ranging from 40% for the laringeal tube (LT), 66% for the laryngeal mask airway Supreme, 70% for the Laryngeal Mask Airway I-Gel and 90% for both the Laryngeal Mask Airway Unique and the Laryngeal Mask Airway Aura-once. Conclusion: None of the used supraglottic airway devices offered a full or partial glottic view in all cases. However the Laryngeal Mask Airway Unique and the Laryngeal Mask Airway Aura-once seem to be more suitable for fiberoptical assisted intubation compared to other devices.

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Difficult airway, Fibreoptic intubation, Supraglottic airway device

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Resumo Justificativa: A intubação guiada por fibra óptica (IGFO) através de dispositivo supraglótico (DSG) tem sido descrita como um procedimento seguro e fácil para o manejo de via aérea difícil. No entanto, a visibilização da abertura da glote é essencial para a IGFO. Vários DSGs diferentes estão comercialmente disponíveis e podem oferecer diferentes condições para a IGFO. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a melhor visão obtida da abertura da glote com o uso de diferentes DSGs. Métodos: Com a aprovação do Comitê de Ética local, 52 pacientes adultos submetidos à anestesia eletiva foram randomicamente designados para um dos DSGs: tubo laríngeo (TL), máscara laríngea (ML) I-Gel, ML Unique, ML Supreme, ML AuraOnce. Após a indução padronizada da anestesia, o DSG foi colocado de acordo com as recomendações do fabricante. Após ventilação bem-sucedida, a posição do DSG em relação à abertura da glote foi examinada com um endoscópio flexível. Uma abertura da glote total ou parcialmente visível foi considerada como adequada para a IGFO. A adequação para a IGFO foi comparada entre os grupos (teste-H, teste-U; p < 0,05). Resultados: Os dados demográficos não foram diferentes entre os grupos. A colocação do DSG e a ventilação adequada foram bem-sucedidas em todas as tentativas. A visão da glote adequada para a IGFO diferiu entre os dispositivos, variou de 40% para o TL, 66% para a ML Supreme, 70% para a ML I-Gel e 90% para ambas as máscaras laríngeas Unique e AuraOnce. Conclusão: Nenhum dos DSG usados ofereceu uma visão total ou parcial da glote em todos os casos. Porém, as máscaras laríngeas Unique e AuraOnce pareceram mais adequadas para a IGFO em comparação com os outros dispositivos.

Palavras-chave

Via aérea difícil, Intubação guiada por fibra óptica, Dispositivo supraglótico

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A comparison of various supraglottic airway devices for fiberoptical guided tracheal intubation

Uma comparação de vários dispositivos supraglóticos para intubação traqueal guiada por fibra óptica

Thomas Metterlein; Anna Dintenfelder; Christoph Plank; Bernhard Graf; Gabriel Roth

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