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A safer airway strategy during induction and emergence: laryngeal mask airway versus face mask in pediatric rigid bronchoscopy

  • By

  • Zunyuan Liu

  • Limin Wei

  • Yue Xie

  • Liqiang Yu

  • Yanchao Liu

  • Jing Zhao

  • April 14, 2026

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    The study compared laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and face mask (FM) ventilation in pediatric rigid bronchoscopy for foreign body removal.

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    LMA use resulted in significantly lower rates of laryngospasm (4.3% vs. 36.8%) and hypoxemia (8.7% vs. 42.1%) compared to FM.

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    Induction with LMA was more efficient, showing shorter durations of high-dose sevoflurane and high fresh gas flow.

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    The LMA allows for a closed-circuit system, reducing the risk of laryngospasm during topical anesthesia administration.

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    Overall, LMA use during induction and emergence is a safer strategy for pediatric patients undergoing rigid bronchoscopy.

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A safer airway strategy during induction and emergence: laryngeal mask airway versus face mask in pediatric rigid bronchoscopy

  • by Zunyuan Liu, Limin Wei, Yue Xie, Liqiang Yu, Yanchao Liu, Jing Zhao

  • April 14, 2026

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