Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Paula Sá Couto

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• Research Article
  Laryngeal Mask Airway in Prone Position in Ambulatory Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
  Author(s): Marta Araújo, Alexandra Saraiva, Catarina S Nunes, Paula Sá Couto, Luís Fonseca and Humberto S Machado Marta Araújo, Alexandra Saraiva, Catarina S Nunes, Paula Sá Couto, Luís Fonseca and Humberto S Machado
  
  Introduction: The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a common airway device used for anesthesia in ambulatory surgery, with a recently new described utilization in prone position. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of the LMA, in prone position for anesthesia in ambulatory surgery, based on our new anesthesia department protocol. Methods: Patients from February 2013 to July 2014 were included in this prospective study. After the patient selfpositioning in prone position, general anesthesia was induced and the LMA was placed. Second generation LMA types were used (Supreme™, iGel™ and Proseal™) and all patients were mechanically ventilated. At the end of surgery, LMA was removed in prone or supine position. Number of attempts of LMA insertion, volume leak, airway peak pressure and complications.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000534

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