Evaluation of Hemodynamic Response between Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Extubation with General Anaesthesia

Abstract

Introduction: Airway management is an essential, but challenging skill in the field of anaesthesiology. Since many years, endotracheal tube has been in vogue for surgeries involving general anaesthesia. However, endotracheal extubation causes serious hemodynamic changes, which could result in several cardiovascular complications. Among several advanced techniques, Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) is a less invasive procedure, with similar therapeutic outcomes. This study was carried out to compare the hemodynamic responses between LMA and endotracheal tube extubation.