Sunday, September 27, 2009
Laryngeal mask airways – to inflate or to deflate after insertion?
– This study demonstrates that LMAs, particularly when using small–sized LMAs or LMAs with a more rigid PVC surface, need to be deflated following insertion of the device rather than inflated to avoid cuff hyperinflation. Hence, cuff pressures should be measured routinely using a manometer to minimize potential pressure–related airway complications.
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