U.S., Oct. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07204990) titled 'BELUGA: Better to Exchange ETT for LMA Before Extubation in Children Under General Anaesthesia' on Sept. 24.
Brief Summary: During surgery, anaesthetists can use an endotracheal tube (ETT) to facilitate ventilation. At emergence from general anaesthesia, there are two techniques for removal of the ETT: (1) the ETT is removed when the child is waking up in (awake removal); or (2) the ETT is removed while still under anaesthesia(deep removal).
Currently there is no evidence to suggest either technique is safer - deep removal of the ETT may decrease the risk of overall airway complications, including cough and desaturations. However, i...