Comparison of the Effect of Mask Preconditioning With and Without Video Demonstration on Child Induction Behaviour During Inhalational General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Video-assisted mask preconditioning with parental and child simulation did not significantly improve overall facemask acceptance. It was, however, associated with smoother inductions and longer times to loss of eyelash reflex. These findings are preliminary and should be interpreted cautiously in light of the study's limitations, including reduced sample size and single-centre design. Larger, multicentre studies are required to confirm these results before any consideration of routine clinical application.