General inhalational anesthesia with a laryngeal mask in pediatric patients for elective ophthalmic surgical procedures
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anesthesia, Pediatric, Laryngeal MaskAbstract
Introduction: adequate and safe airway management in pediatric anesthesia is a critical issue for respiratory support during surgical procedures, the use of the laryngeal mask in pediatrics is relevant due to the increased sensitivity of the airway and the need for less traumatic techniques to ensure a rapid postoperative recovery. Objective: to demonstrate the advantages of using the laryngeal mask in general inhalation anesthesia during elective ophthalmologic surgery in pediatric patients. Methods: a descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Djelfa, Argelia, Ophthalmology Hospital between January 2024 and January 2025. A random sample of 78 patients aged 2 to 17 years was selected and administered inhalation general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask. Results: the predominant age group was 2 to 7 years, representing 42% of the sample, spontaneous transoperative ventilation was maintained in more than 95% of the cases, 92% of the patients presented hemodynamic stability, and postoperative nausea and vomiting were present in less than 7% of the cases. Conclusions: the laryngeal mask produces little stimulation of laryngeal reflexes and low hemodynamic repercussions in pediatric patients.
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