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Comparative Studies | Anaesthesiology | Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025 | Pages: 1735 - 1740 | India
Comparison of Efficacy of LMA Cuff Pressure Measurement: AG Cuffill vs CuffSure in Paediatric Population under General Anaesthesia
Abstract: Background and Aims: Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) are widely used in paediatric anaesthesia, but excessive cuff pressure (>30-40 cmH?O) can cause mucosal ischemia and post-operative throat morbidity. Despite these risks, routine cuff manometry is uncommon. We aimed to compare two cuff pressure measuring devices-the digital AG Cuffill and the analogue CuffSure (Tuoren)-for efficacy in controlling LMA intracuff pressure in children under general anaesthesia with controlled ventilation. We hypothesized that CuffSure would better maintain optimal cuff pressures, improve ventilation and reducing complications. Methods: In this prospective randomized comparative study, 150 paediatric patients (weight 10-30 kg) undergoing elective surgery with LMA were divided into three equal groups. In Control (no manometer), LMA cuffs were inflated by standard volume (per manufacturer?s guidelines). In AG Cuffill and CuffSure groups, cuff pressures were measured and adjusted to safe levels using the respective device. Insertion attempts, ease of LMA placement, peak airway pressures, delivered tidal volumes, leak occurrence, hemodynamic parameters, and post-operative complications (sore throat, agitation, dysphagia, etc.) were recorded. Statistical analysis was done with ANOVA, Tukey?s post-hoc, and chi-square/Fisher?s exact tests (significance p
Keywords: Laryngeal mask airway, Cuff pressure, Paediatric anaesthesia, CuffSure, AG Cuffill, Airway complications, Manometry
How to Cite?: Dr. Apurva Agarwal, Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Saini, Dr. Veena Arora, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh, Dr. Neha Mishra, "Comparison of Efficacy of LMA Cuff Pressure Measurement: AG Cuffill vs CuffSure in Paediatric Population under General Anaesthesia", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1735-1740, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25728144048, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25728144048