Deepak K Sreevastava1, R N Verma2, Ravi Verma3. 1. Commandant, 174 Military Hospital, C/O 56 APO, India. 2. Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India. 3. Consultant, Kalyani Hospital, CHD City, Karnal, Haryana 132001, India.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gastro laryngeal tube (GLT) is a newly introduced device. It is an advanced purpose specific design (essentially a modified laryngeal tube) which especially provides a separate wide channel specifically designed for the introduction of a gastroscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), simultaneously functioning as a supra-glottic airway device for ventilation. METHODS: In a randomized controlled trial on 100 patients undergoing ERCP under GA, GLT was compared with endotracheal tube as an alternative airway device. Device insertion conditions, oxygenation and ventilation parameters were recorded. RESULTS: GLT was found to be comparable with ETT. Success rate of insertion of GLT was high (92%) and the insertion time of GLT was significantly shorter 42 (20-210) s vs. 206 (176-320) s - median (range). Both the devices were equally effective in normal oxygenation and ventilation. The recovery time was significantly shorter and postoperative complications such as hoarseness and dysphonia were less common in GLT group. Inserting conditions for the duodenoscope were better in GLT group. CONCLUSION: In this study, likely to be first of its kind, it is concluded that the GLT is a suitable and better alternative to ETT as it allows adequate ventilation and is associated with faster recovery times and minimal extubation-related complications while enhancing operative conditions for gastroenterologists. Its regular use in patients undergoing ERCP is strongly recommended.
BACKGROUND: Gastro laryngeal tube (GLT) is a newly introduced device. It is an advanced purpose specific design (essentially a modified laryngeal tube) which especially provides a separate wide channel specifically designed for the introduction of a gastroscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), simultaneously functioning as a supra-glottic airway device for ventilation. METHODS: In a randomized controlled trial on 100 patients undergoing ERCP under GA, GLT was compared with endotracheal tube as an alternative airway device. Device insertion conditions, oxygenation and ventilation parameters were recorded. RESULTS: GLT was found to be comparable with ETT. Success rate of insertion of GLT was high (92%) and the insertion time of GLT was significantly shorter 42 (20-210) s vs. 206 (176-320) s - median (range). Both the devices were equally effective in normal oxygenation and ventilation. The recovery time was significantly shorter and postoperative complications such as hoarseness and dysphonia were less common in GLT group. Inserting conditions for the duodenoscope were better in GLT group. CONCLUSION: In this study, likely to be first of its kind, it is concluded that the GLT is a suitable and better alternative to ETT as it allows adequate ventilation and is associated with faster recovery times and minimal extubation-related complications while enhancing operative conditions for gastroenterologists. Its regular use in patients undergoing ERCP is strongly recommended.
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