A Comparison of Propofol Plus Sevoflurane Versus Propofol alone for Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion

Aim: To compare efficacy of propofol alone and combination of sevoflurane - propofol for LMA insertion in adults for elective surgery. Study design: Non probability purposive sampling. Material and methods: Ninety patients scheduled for surgical procedure were divided in two groups. Patients in group P received propofol and patients in group PS received propofol and sevoflurane for insertion of LMA. Both the groups were compared for efficacy of LMA insertion measuring the attenuation of laryngeal reflexes (full, partial and poor). The efficacy was considered full if the LMA insertion was achieved. RESULTS: The 'Full' LMA insertion was achieved in 84.5% patients with propofol and in 73.3% patients with propofol and sevoflurane. Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference for insertion of LMA between propofol and combination of sevoflurane and propofol. Clinically propofol was more effective.