Comparison of Ambu AuraGain and BlockBuster laryngeal mask for controlled ventilation in children undergoing minor surgical procedures under general anesthesia: A prospective randomized controlled study
Primary result · Oropharyngeal leak pressureResult — go to the resultDifference 7.52 cm H2 O 95% CI 4.27–10.76Authors' conclusion
We found that the BlockBuster laryngeal mask has higher oropharyngeal leak pressure compared with Ambu AuraGain in a pediatric population.
Study context
- Population
- Children aged 6 months to 12 years with normal airways undergoing minor surgery under GA
- Participants
- 50 children
- Comparison
- BlockBuster laryngeal mask vs Ambu AuraGain for controlled ventilation
- Primary endpoint
- Oropharyngeal leak pressure
Methodological detailsprospective
- Prospective
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Difference
7.52 cm H2 O
95% CI 4.27–10.76
P = 0.001
By group
BlockBuster vs Ambu AuraGain
difference 7.52 cm H2 O (95% CI 4.27–10.76); P = 0.001
Further findings
Time for SGA insertion
mean difference (s) - 1.6 (0.09–3.12) · P = 0.04
| Outcome | Ambu AuraGain | BlockBuster |
|---|---|---|
| Glottic view (fiberoptic): only larynx seen | 19 out of 25 | 23 out of 25 |
Ventilatory parameters, first-attempt SGA insertion success, ease of gastric tube insertion
- Comparable between the groups
Ease of SGA insertion
- Easier insertion with BlockBuster vs Ambu AuraGain
Safety
Events
| Outcome | Ambu AuraGain | BlockBuster |
|---|---|---|
| Complications | 0 | 0 |
Original publication
Comparison of Ambu AuraGain and BlockBuster laryngeal mask for controlled ventilation in children undergoing minor surgical procedures under general anesthesia: A prospective randomized controlled study. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 16 March 2023. doi:10.
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