This research compared how effectively the BlockBuster laryngeal mask airway, King Vision video laryngoscope, and flexible intubation scope performed in patients with simulated cervical spine ...

10 Its appearance now probably reflects greater application of—and familiarity with—the laryngeal mask airway and its potentially life saving role in this situation. There were only two reports in ...

were converted to the alternative device (LMA or FM). Failure was defined as poor HR response and/or lack of chest rise. Manual ventilation was initiated in room air at a frequency of 40–60 breaths ...

Recent research study compared the use of LMA Protector and i-gel as conduits for fiber-optic guided tracheal intubation in adult paralyzed patients using PVC endotracheal tubes (ETT). The study aimed ...

In this study providers had limited training and experience in intubation. When prehospital providers are trained in the use of advanced airways such as the Combitube and LMA, they appear to be able ...

Exclusion criteria were prior history of intubation or anatomical airway abnormalities. Medical records were reviewed to characterize patients, underlying diagnosis, laryngeal lesions, treatment, and ...

Studies show that, unlike intubation, the use of LMA and mask ventilation does not become more difficult with older age in patients with MPS. 5 In our case series, it was remarkable that difficult ...

You believe her declining respiratory condition merits intubation. You anticipate a difficult intubation and wonder if any simple manoeuvres might be of some help. You have heard that elevating the ...

Laryngeal sensory neuropathy affects the nerves ... and nerve trauma during surgery or medical procedures, such as intubation or airway endoscopy. Once the nerves become overly sensitive, certain ...