Oesophageal Vent-Laryngeal Mask to prevent aspiration of gastric contents.

Akhtar, T M · Br J Anaesth · 1994

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The use is described of a prototype device to prevent regurgitation of gastric contents in 16 patients, three of whom appeared to have been at risk of regurgitation. The "Oesophageal Vent-Laryngeal Mask" consists of a laryngeal mask attached to an oesophageal tube that has a balloon at the distal end, allowing drainage of any fluid in the oesophagus.

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