Key result
Leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ until awake extubation is recommended over early removal to avoid the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube in patients with difficult airways.
Why the study?
Does leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ compared to removing it early prevent the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube in patients with difficult airways?
Population
Patients with difficult airways undergoing endotracheal intubation using a laryngeal mask airway as a guide
Comparison
Leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ and… vs Removing the laryngeal mask airway while leaving…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ after using it as a guide for difficult intubation avoids the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube.
Does leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ compared to removing it early prevent the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube in patients with difficult airways?
Leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ after using it as a guide for difficult intubation avoids the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube.
Kessell et al. (1997) conducted a letter in Difficult endotracheal intubation. Leaving laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in situ until awake extubation vs. Removal of LMA while leaving endotracheal tube in situ was evaluated. Leaving the laryngeal mask airway in situ until awake extubation is recommended over early removal to avoid the risk of dislodging the endotracheal tube in patients with difficult airways.
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