Laryngeal mask airway

Laryngeal mask airway

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a wide-bore airway with an inflatable cu ff at the distal end, which forms a seal in the pharynx around the laryngeal inlet. Provided the laryngotra cheal airway is clear, the LMA provides a clear and secure airway . The technique can easily be learnt by non-anaesthetists and secures an airway in most cases. It comes in a range of sizes covering infants to large adults. It is particular ly useful in cases of di ffi cult intubation where mouth opening is unimpeded ® ( Figure 52.47 ). A newer variation of this is the i-gel which replaces the inflatable cu ff with a rim that conforms to the anatomical shape around the laryngeal inlet. Laryngeal mask airway

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a wide-bore airway with an inflatable cu ff at the distal end, which forms a seal in the pharynx around the laryngeal inlet. Provided the laryngotra cheal airway is clear, the LMA provides a clear and secure airway . The technique can easily be learnt by non-anaesthetists and secures an airway in most cases. It comes in a range of sizes covering infants to large adults. It is particular ly useful in cases of di ffi cult intubation where mouth opening is unimpeded ® ( Figure 52.47 ). A newer variation of this is the i-gel which replaces the inflatable cu ff with a rim that conforms to the anatomical shape around the laryngeal inlet.