LMA® Gastro™: A paediatric experience
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چکیده
The laryngeal mask airway, the LMA® Gastro™ (Teleflex Medical, Athlone, Ireland), is a novel airway device which permits upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy to be performed via dedicated large calibre oesophageal lumen. It has been validated in adult studies, but our knowledge, there have no data published regarding its use paediatric population. Following brief education programme, LMA Gastro was introduced on trial basis at institution and made freely available. Over four-month period, pre-existing audit framework captured total of 55 patients who had chosen as primary for elective GI endoscopy. These were collected prospectively by treating anaesthetist included range outcomes. Of patients, provided an adequate 52 (94.5%). Forty-six (88.5%) sited first attempt, 50 (96.2%) insertions rated ‘easy’ anaesthetist. Aside from three insertion failures, events. success rate 100% successfully inserted. First-pass access achieved 51 (98%) cases, gastroenterologist. Despite relative inexperience with it, high maintenance patient In institution, useful option older children undergoing
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عنوان ژورنال: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1448-0271', '0310-057X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x20981591