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This study evaluated the effectiveness of using thyromental distance versus weight to determine the appropriate size of a laryngeal mask airway. The study was a randomized controlled trial involving 80 patients needing elective surgery under general anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned to have LMA size determined by thyromental distance or weight. Results showed that the thyromental distance method resulted in better ventilation, easier placement, and higher oropharyngeal leak pressures compared to t

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Febrian Alfaro

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