Comparison Between Awake Versus Deep Removal of I-Gel Airway in Pediatrics Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsPan African Clinical Trials Registry
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Awake Removal of I Gel Airway Deep Removal of I Gel Airway CONDITION: ; Eye Diseases ; Surgery ; Paediatrics ; Anaesthesia Anaesthesia Eye Diseases Paediatrics Surgery PRIMARY OUTCOME: Postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) change measured using Schiotz tonometry; ; SECONDARY OUTCOME: Airway hyperreactivity score (modified scoring system by Pappas et al., 2001; range 0–16) Hemodynamic changes (Heart Rate and Mean Arterial Pressure) Incidence of airway‐related adverse events (coughing, breath holding, laryngospasm, desaturation SpO2 <95%, excessive secretions, I‐gel biting, vomiting, and upper airway obstruction) INCLUSION CRITERIA: Aged 4 to 8 years ASA physical status I or II Scheduled for cataract surgery under general anesthesia I gel airway used for airway management Sevoflurane maintenance anesthesia Parental or legal guardian written informed consent obtained
Epistemonikos ID: 98785404dc2d023c3711784e78858c0e2e895f50
First added on: Oct 08, 2026