The laryngeal mask airway in children. A fibreoptic assessment of positioning.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Clinical and fibreoptic assessment of the positioning of the laryngeal mask airway was performed in 100 children. Clinical observation indicated a patent airway in 98% and severe airway obstruction in 2% of cases. Perfect positioning, as judged by fibreoptic laryngoscopy, was found in 49% and the epiglottis was within the mask in 49%. Fibreoptic evidence of partial airway obstruction in 17% was not detected clinically.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesiology
- Larynx
- Masks