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... > Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Manufactured Materials > Protective Devices > Personal Protective Equipment > Masks > Laryngeal Masks
Equipment and Supplies > Protective Devices > Personal Protective Equipment > Masks > Laryngeal Masks
Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Surgical Attire > Masks > Laryngeal Masks
Equipment and Supplies > Equipment and Supplies, Hospital > Surgical Attire > Masks > Laryngeal Masks
Therapeutics > Airway Management > Intubation, Intratracheal > Laryngeal Masks
Investigative Techniques > Intubation > Intubation, Intratracheal > Laryngeal Masks
Therapeutics > Intubation > Intubation, Intratracheal > Laryngeal Masks

Preferred term

Laryngeal Masks  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or esophagus. It is used in place of a facemask in routine anesthesia. The advantages over standard mask anesthesia are better airway control, minimal anesthetic gas leakage, a secure airway during patient transport to the recovery area, and minimal postoperative problems.

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Entry terms

  • Laryngeal Mask Airway

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