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Safety Study of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Via a Nasal Mask

NCT01524614

Upper airway obstruction (UAO) is common complication during induction of general anesthesia. The mechanism of UAO during anesthesia has not been well understood. Posterior displacement of soft palate are believed to be the primary contributing factors. The mechanism of UAO during anesthesia share many similarities with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Since nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) can maintain the airway patent in patients with OSA, the investigators hypothesize that nCPAP during induction of anesthesia will reduce the incidence and severity of UAO.

Upper Airway Obstruction

Massachusetts General Hospital80 participantsStarted Oct 2011

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

WITHDRAWNPhase 3

Safety Study of Positive Airway Pressure Via a Nasal Mask in Obese Patients

NCT01627925

Upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a frequently occurring complication during induction of general anesthesia. The American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) closed claim analysis of anesthesia complications indicate that a difficult airway is one of the most challenging scenarios continuously facing anesthesia providers. The mechanism of UAO during anesthesia has not been well understood. Posterior displacement of soft palate, tongue and epiglottis are believed to be the primary contributing factors. Obesity is well known to be an essential characteristic which reflects propensity to UAO. The mechanism of UAO during anesthesia shares many similarities with the upper airway obstruction observed during obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) via nasal mask (NM) can maintain the airway patent with near 100% success in patients with OSA. Obesity is a major risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea and obese patients have a higher prevalence of UAO during anesthesia. Therefore, the investigators hypotheses that nCPAP should eliminate airway obstruction in obese patients under anesthesia. The investigators propose to test this hypothesis and determine the efficacy of nCPAP on maintaining airway patency in obese patients who require general anesthesia.

Upper Airway Obstruction

Massachusetts General HospitalStarted Jun 2012

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Safety Study of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Via a Nasal Mask

Safety Study of Positive Airway Pressure Via a Nasal Mask in Obese Patients

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