Observational studyBMC anesthesiology2022
Ultrasound-guided esophageal compression during mask ventilation in small children: a prospective observational study.
Observational study in BMC anesthesiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04645043 (The Effect of Real Time Ultrasound Guided Esophageal Pressure on Preventing Gastric Insufflation in Infants and Children), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The Effect of Real Time Ultrasound Guided Esophageal Pressure on Preventing Gastric Insufflation in Infants and Children: an Exploratory Study
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- RECOVER Guidelines: Newborn Resuscitation in Dogs and Cats. Clinical Guidelines.Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) · 2025Guideline
- Sellick's manoeuvre - An old song with new lyrics.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
- An Innovative Technique to Prevent Air Leaks from Cervical Esophagostomy during Face Mask Ventilation.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of cricoid compression to prevent insufflation remains controversial, and its use in children is limited. This study aimed to examine the effect of real-time ultrasound-guided esophageal compression on the prevention of gastric insufflation.
methodThis prospective observational study was conducted with fifty children aged < 2 years undergoing general anesthesia. Patients were excluded if they were at an increased risk for gastric regurgitation or pulmonary aspiration. Following anesthetic induction under spontaneous breathing, ultrasound-guided esophageal compression was performed during pressure-controlled face-mask ventilation using a gradual increase in peak inspiratory pressure from 10 to 24 cm H
resultsData from a total of 42 patients were analyzed. Gastric insufflation was observed in 2 (4.7%) patients. All patients except one had their esophagus on the left side of the trachea. Applying ultrasound-guided esophageal compression did not affect the percentage of glottic opening scores (P = 0.220).
conclusionsThe use of real-time ultrasound-guided esophageal compression pressure can aid preventing gastric insufflation during face-mask ventilation in children less than 2 years old.
trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT04645043.
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