Srinivasan M, Sylvia G, Justin H, Mausma B, Jayasree N, Praveen C, Munmun R. Laryngeal mask ventilation with chest compression during neonatal resuscitation: randomized, non-inferiority trial in lambs.
Pediatr Res 2022;
92:671-677. [PMID:
34732813 PMCID:
PMC9061897 DOI:
10.1038/s41390-021-01820-z]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Effective positive-pressure ventilation is a critical factor in newborn resuscitation. Neonatal endotracheal intubation (ETT) needs considerable training and experience, which poses a human factor challenge. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation can be a secure and viable alternative during the initial stages of newborn resuscitation. However, there is limited evidence for its use during chest compression (CC).
METHODS
Seventeen lambs were randomized into LMA or ETT ventilation post cord occlusion induced cardiac arrest. After 5 min of cardiac arrest, resuscitation was initiated as per NRP recommendations. Ventilation, oxygenation, systemic and pulmonary hemodynamic parameters were recorded till the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) or 20 min.
RESULTS
Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups. The incidence of ROSC was 75% (6/8) in the LMA group and 56% (5/9) in the ETT group (p = 0.74). The median (IQR) time to achieve ROSC was 6.85 min (6 min-9.1 min) in the LMA group and 7.50 min (5.33 min-18 min) in the ETT group (p = 0.65).
CONCLUSION
LMA ventilation during CC is feasible and non-inferior to ETT in this model.
IMPACT
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation with chest compression is feasible and non-inferior to endotracheal tube ventilation in this experimental near-term lamb model of asphyxial cardiac arrest. First translational study to evaluate the use of LMA as an airway device with chest compression. Evidence primer for clinical studies to evaluate and confirm the feasibility and efficacy of LMA ventilation with chest compression are necessary before randomized clinical trials in neonates. LMA use in neonatal cardiopulmonary resusciation (CPR) could have the potential to optimize advanced resuscitation, especially in resource-limited healthcare settings.
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