Laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal intubation for airway management during pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation: a multicenter observational study
L D'angelo, S Bianchi, C Tondo, F Solimene, M Bertini, S Iacopino, A Rossillo, S Themistoclakis, M Casella, A Bisignani, M Schiavone, V Schillaci, A Di Cori, M Malacrida, A Dello Russo · 2026
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L D'angelo and colleagues compare two airway strategies during pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation in a 2026 multicenter observational study. Breathing tubes are the standard under general anesthesia, while a laryngeal mask sits above the voice box and is gentler to place. 19 centers took part, with 928 patients treated with the penta-spline system in all, 817 with a tube and 111 with a mask.
Nearly everyone reported no recalled pain, anxiety, or discomfort during the procedure. Drug choices differed, as tube cases leaned on propofol, inhaled agents, and drugs that relax muscles, while mask cases used more benzodiazepines and ketamine. After waking, mask patients reported clearly less dissatisfaction, anxiety, discomfort, and pain. Such complications were rare in both groups. The authors judge the mask feasible, safe, and kinder to patients.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | L D'angelo, S Bianchi, C Tondo, F Solimene, M Bertini, S Iacopino, A Rossillo, S Themistoclakis, M Casella, A Bisignani, M Schiavone, V Schillaci, A Di Cori, M Malacrida, A Dello Russo |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 3 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |