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Observational studyBMC anesthesiology2026

Evaluation of the SaCoVLM, a novel third-generation video laryngeal mask: a prospective observational pilot study.

Michal Kalina, Jan Beneš, Michal Hanauer, Jan Rejholec, Jakub Jobánek, Vladimír Černý

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Observational study in BMC anesthesiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07007403 (The New Third Generation Video Laryngeal Mask Evaluation), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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The New Third Generation Video Laryngeal Mask Evaluation: a Pilot Study

TypeobservationalSponsorMasarykova Nemocnice v Usti nad Labem, Krajska Zdravotni a.s.Ran2025 to 2025Enrolled50ConditionsSupraglottic Airway
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Authors and funding

6 authors.

Michal KalinaDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, Děčín Hospital, U nemocnice 1, Děčín, 40502, Czech Republic. michalkalina41@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1567-8239
Jan BenešDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Bulovka University Hospital, Budínova 67/2Libeň, , Praha 8, Libeň, 18081, Czech Republic.
Michal HanauerDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, Děčín Hospital, U nemocnice 1, Děčín, 40502, Czech Republic.
Jan RejholecSurgical Department, Děčín Hospital, U nemocnice 1, Děčín, 40502, Czech Republic.
Jakub JobánekDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, J. E. Purkinje University, Masaryk Hospital in Usti nad Labem, Socialni Pece 3316/12A, Usti nad Labem, 40113, Czech Republic.
Vladimír ČernýDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, Děčín Hospital, U nemocnice 1, Děčín, 40502, Czech Republic.

Funding

Krajská zdravotní a.s. IGA-KZ-2025-1-4
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe laryngeal mask airway ( LMA ) is a well-established device for securing the airway, typically inserted using a blind technique. However, blind insertion may result in suboptimal alignment and the need for reinsertion, which can increase the risk of adverse events. Therefore, in this pilot study, we aimed to conduct a preliminary evaluation and gather initial clinical experience with the new video laryngeal mask, SaCoVLM™. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this prospective observational study, the SaCoVLM™ was used for airway management in patients undergoing general anaesthesia. We assessed key quality parameters commonly used to compare the performance of different laryngeal masks. Primary outcome was first attempt success rate. Secondary outcomes were time to achieve adequate ventilation, oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP), and the incidence of adverse events.

resultsA total of 50 patients undergoing general anaesthesia were enrolled. The first-attempt insertion success rate was 96%. The mean time to achieve adequate ventilation was 13± 2.4 s, and the mean OLP was 38± 3.8 mbar. The overall incidence of adverse events related to video laryngeal mask usage was 6%, with no serious adverse events observed.

conclusionThe SaCoVLM™ appears to be a promising alternative for airway management in patients undergoing general anaesthesia, demonstrating favourable performance across key clinical parameters.

trial registrationThe study was registered in the clinicaltrials.gov on 28th of May 2025 with study registration number NCT07007403 accessible on https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07007403 .

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Airway ManagementAnesthesia, GeneralLaryngeal MasksAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesVideo RecordingAdverse effectsAirwayAirway managementGeneral anaesthesiaLaryngeal maskPatient safety

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PMID41606481
PMCPMC12924385

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