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The laryngeal mask airway in ENT surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. E. O. Daum  and
B. J. O'Reilly
R. E. O. Daum
Affiliation:
Halton, Aylesbury
B. J. O'Reilly*
Affiliation:
Halton, Aylesbury
*
Squadron Leader B. J. O'Reilly, RAF Hospital Halton, Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5PS.
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Abstract

We report our experience of using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) over a period of 18 months in 217 patients undergoing a variety of otorhinolaryngological operations. Advantages over conventional intubation for both patient and surgeon are suggested in both safety, speed and economy. An inadequate airway, necessitating replacement of the LMA, only occurred on two occasions whilst two known cases of difficult intubation easily had their airways secured by use of the LMA. Protection of the lower airways from secretions, fluid or blood, arising above the LMA, would appear to be confirmed

Keywords

Laryngeal mask airwayAnaesthesia, general
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 1 , January 1992 , pp. 28 - 30
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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