2011Nigerian Journal of Clinical PracticeOpen access

Emergency airway management with laryngeal mask airway

FA Onyekwulu, Adg Nwosu

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Abstract

When used correctly, laryngeal mask airway is a life saver. We report two cases wherein it was used for rescue airway management and as a ventilatory device during anesthesia. It is concluded that an anesthetist should be familiar with the use of this device.

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When used correctly, laryngeal mask airway is a life saver. We report two cases wherein it was used for rescue airway management and as a ventilatory device during anesthesia. It is concluded that an anesthetist should be familiar with the use of this device.

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When used correctly, laryngeal mask airway is a life saver. We report two cases wherein it was used for rescue airway management and as a ventilatory device during anesthesia. It is concluded that an anesthetist should be familiar with the use of this device.

Key concepts: Medicine, Airway, Laryngeal mask airway, Airway management, Laryngeal Masks, Anesthesia, Larynx, Mascara

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