Difficult intubation in a pediatric patient using laryngeal mask airway
- Author:
Gonzales Billie Y.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
Child Preschool;
PEDIATRICS;
INTUBATION, INTRATRACHEAL;
LARYNGEAL MASKS;
INTUBATION
- From:
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology
1999;11(1):54-56
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a relatively recent development that fills the gap in airway management between endotracheal incubation and the use of a face mask. The device is inserted blindly into the pharynx, forming a low pressure seal around the laryngeal inlet permitting gentle positive-pressure ventilation. It allows the administration of inhaled anesthetic agents through a minimally stimulating airway. This factor, combined with ease of insertion, makes the laryngeal mask airway an attractive alternative in pediatric patients with difficult airways
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The clinical application of the laryngeal mask airway in this situation is elucidated in this report. (Author)
