Evaluation Of The Intubating Laryngeal Airway In Children

This study looks at a specific type of airway device, called the intubating laryngeal airway.

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a minor airway intervention that is routinely used during anesthesia.  The Air-Q® Intubating Laryngeal Airway (ILA) is a special kind of LMA with certain modifications that allow it to be used both as a primary airway and as a device that may safely allow the insertion of an endotracheal tube (aided by a fibreoptic bronchoscope).  It is designed to be used in both children and adults. 

Who can participate in this study?

• In order to participate in the study, your child must be less than 50kg.

Who should not participate in this study?

• Children should not participate in this study if they have reflux disease (severe heartburn), significant problems with breathing, disorders that prevent blood from clotting normally, irregular airway anatomy or a history of adverse reaction to the LMA (e.g. allergy to a component). 

Status?

• Actively recruting subjects.

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