The reinforced laryngeal mask in paediatric outpatient dental surgery

The reinforced laryngeal mask airway for dento-alveolar surgery.

We have evaluated the reinforced laryngeal mask airway (LMA) for use during dento-alveolar surgery in 100 ASA I and II day-case patients allocated randomly to receive either a nasotracheal tube or reinforced LMA. We recorded ease of airway insertion, airway complications, quality of recovery and replies to a 24-h postoperative questionnaire. In addition, a fibreoptic assessment was made of lary...

The laryngeal mask for intraocular surgery.

CORRESPONDENCE THE LARYNGEAL MASK FOR INTRAOCULAR SURGERY Sir,—Ripart, Cohendy and Eledjam [1], in commenting upon the article by Lamb, James and Janicki [2], described two untoward incidents associated with the use of the laryngcal mask airway (LMA) for controlled ventilation during intraocular surgery. As a result, they have abandoned the technique. They have done so without relating the inci...

KTP laser-resistant properties of the reinforced laryngeal mask airway.

We have assessed, in vitro, the effect of KTP laser strike on the reinforced laryngeal mask airway (RLMA) under a variety of conditions. At power densities normally encountered in clinical practice, using a divergent KTP laser beam, the RLMA could not be penetrated and did not ignite with laser strike. The RLMA was penetrated at a high power density of 6.94 W mm-2 after 45-60 s. A flame appeare...

Laryngeal mask airway in ENT surgery.

Comparison of the Flexi laryngeal mask airway vs. endotracheal intubation for paediatric ophthalmic surgery

Background: The study aims at assessing the advantages of Flexi laryngeal mask airway (Flexi LMA) over endotracheal intubation in minimizing the pressor response as well as the rise in intraocular pressure in paediatric patients undergoing ophthalmic operations. Method: Sixty paediatric patients aged 4-12 years of ASA grade I and II meant for ophthalmic surgeries were divided into two groups of...