Flexible Reinforced Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube for Childhood Adenotonsillectomy

In the FLMA group, a FLMA was applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations. After lubrication of the posterior surface with oxybuprocaine hydrochloride gel, the FLMA was inserted after propping the shoulders. Its cuff was fully deflated before insertion, and the pressure was adjusted to 40 cm H2O with a manometer after insertion.

In the ETT group, guided by a visual laryngoscope, a ETT was intubated after lubrication of the surface with oxybuprocaine hydrochloride gel: endotracheal tube size = (16+ age) /4. The cuff pressure of ETT was adjusted to 20 cm H2O with a handheld manometer after inflation.