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Lateral Positioning for Extubation After Adenotonsillectomy
Sponsor: Sichuan University
Summary
The postoperative recovery period following general anesthesia has been associated with a 30%-50% incidence of postoperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) in pediatric populations, including laryngospasm, airway obstruction, and hypoxemia. Despite the limited effects of existing pharmacological and operative interventions, positional optimization (e.g., lateral or semirecumbent position) may play a potential role by decreasing airway resistance and improving oxygenation. However, evidence-based evidence for its use in pediatric populations is still lacking, necessitating the urgent need for randomized controlled trials.
Official title: Lateral Positioning During the Anesthesia Emergence After Ambulatory Adenotonsillectomy in Children on Postoperative Respiratory Adverse Events: a Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
350
Start Date
2025-08-20
Completion Date
2026-08-27
Last Updated
2025-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
lateral postion
The children will be positioned on their sides with their heads elevated by 30°, a thin pillow behind their backs, the upper legs bent, and the lower legs straightened.
supine position
The children will be changed to a supine flat-lying position for extubation.
Locations (1)
West China Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, China