Comparison of Two Types of Face Mask Ventilation in Obese Patients

Two types of face masks : cuffed and uncuffed were evaluated for artificial ventilation in obese patients. After induction to anesthesia patients were ventilated with both types of masks using anesthesia machine with the same settings: Tital Volume of 500 ml, respiratory rate of 12/min. The inspired and expired volume was measured using anesthesia machine volumeter, The difference between inspired and expired volume was counted. The comparison between two types of masks was performed taking into consideration several parameters: type of obesity, gender, age.