A laryngeal mask airway (LMA), also known as laryngeal mask, is a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open during anaesthesia or while they are unconscious. It is a type of supraglottic airway device.

2023年7月11日 · Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) are supraglottic airway devices. They may be used as a temporary method to maintain an open airway during the administration of anesthesia or as an immediate life-saving measure in a patient with a difficult or failed airway.

The development of the LMA has been hailed as one of the most significant advances in airway management since the endotracheal (ET) tube. Learn about LMAs!

2024年1月4日 · What is a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)? The LMA is a supraglottic airway device that was first designed for elective ventilation in the operating room. The technique is an effective alternative to bag-valve-mask ventilation, freeing up the provider to monitor the patient rather than holding the mask in place.

2013年11月14日 · The laryngeal mask airway is useful for the ventilation of patients in cardiac arrest, both before and after their arrival at the hospital.

2023年7月11日 · Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) are single-use or reusable supraglottic airway devices that may be used as a temporary method to maintain an open airway during the administration of anesthesia or as an immediate life-saving measure in a difficult or failed airway as outlined in the difficult airway alg …

Supraglottic airway (e.g. laryngeal mask airway [LMA], i-Gel) What is a supraglottic airway? A flexible plastic tube with inflatable circular opening on end which sits over top of larynx Provides some aspiration protection but doesn’t fully secure the airway; Can only withstand a small amount of positive pressure ventilation

To assess the insertion and ventilation of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) classic while using different head positions with or without muscle relaxant. This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial.

What is an LMA? The LMA (laryngeal mask airway) is an advanced airway alternative to endotracheal tube (ET) intubation that provides comparable ventilation. It is acceptable for healthcare providers to use the LMA as an alternative to …

A laryngeal mask airway is preferred over traditional endotracheal intubations, as this method is less invasive and way more efficacious. In this blog, we will explore history, designs and the various applications of LMA.