Another Way to Use the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)

James Smit,Dennis E Feierman

doi:10.4236/ojanes.2016.64011

Abstract

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has changed airway management. Besides its use as an airway conduit, it is also used to help obtain a secure airway, i.e., it is used to facilitate the placement of an endotracheal tube. We describe a new technique to use in potential difficult pediatric airway.

Highlights

The supraglottic airway has changed airway management for anesthesiologist and many first responders. It has been incorporated into the difficult airway management [1]
We report on an additional method for using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in a potentially difficult pediatric airway which attempts to avoid these risks
Physical exam was significant for poor dentition, a very protruding large tongue and was a potential difficult intubation

Summary

Introduction

The supraglottic airway has changed airway management for anesthesiologist and many first responders. It has been incorporated into the difficult airway management [1]. For a difficult airway that needs a defined intubation, the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) can act as a conduit for fiberoptic endotracheal intubation [2]. This technique often requires use of another uncuffed endotracheal intubation to push the lead endotracheal tube through the cords.

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