title: Induction for classic laryngeal mask airway insertion: Does low-dose fentanyl work?
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion requires an optimal balance of anesthesia. Propofol with different opioids is a preferred combination. Two doses of fentanyl were compared for the efficacy and side effects.
  
  
  METHODS
  96 patients were randomly distributed into F(1) (fentanyl 1 mcg/kg) and F(2) (fentanyl 2 mcg/kg) groups. The conditions for LMA insertion, hemodynamic profile, bronchoscopic view, and incidence of sore throat were compared.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was no statistically significant difference in any parameter in the two groups except for a significant fall in systolic and mean arterial pressure in F(2) group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Both doses of fentanyl (1 and 2 mcg/kg) provide comparable insertion conditions for LMA. Fentanyl in the lower dose provides a more stable hemodynamic profile.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur, India.
authors.forename: Akanksha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dutt
authors.forename: Anjum Khan
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Joad
authors.forename: Mamta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sharma