The Beneficial Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Cough Incidence: A Re-analysis
Topic overview
This correspondence critiques a meta-analysis comparing laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric laparoscopic hernia repair, specifically addressing cough incidence outcomes. The authors identify a methodological concern regarding effect size estimation in the largest included study, which comprised over one-third of the total patient sample.
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- LMA use reduces cough incidence vs ETT in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair based on meta-analysis of 402 patients.
- The largest included study (148 patients, 36.8% of sample) had unmeasurable effect size for cough incidence—a methodological limitation.
- LMA may offer advantage in minimizing minor perioperative airway complications in select pediatric surgical populations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Beneficial Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Cough Incidence: A Re-analysis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-06-04. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8697?via_space=staycurrentmd
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