RE: LMA's

["Stephen Bolton" <sbolton@nbnet.nb.ca>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ellis" <davidcfp@hotmail.com>
To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 3:18 PM
Subject: LMA's


> Looking for services using the LMA (any version).  Pro's, cons, opinions,
> liability issues, etc.  Have there been any issues with aspiration after
> insertion?  Reply to the list or privately to DavidCFP@hotmail.com.
> David

One of the most interesting studies I have found is the following:

"Use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway in Air Transport When Intubation Fails"
Martin et. al. The Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care
Vol 47 No 2. Page 352-357.

This reports on the use of the LMA in the setting of failure to place an ET
tube - and looks specifically at ventilation/ aspiration issues.
Comes from Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.

Steve Bolton


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