Airway management in two of newborns with Pierre Robin sequence: The use of disposable vs multiple use LMA for fiberoptic intubation

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Abstract

In this article, we discuss the use of LMAs as a conduit to intubate the trachea of two Pierre Robin Sequence infants. Multiple use LMAs will admit larger diameter tracheal tubes (TT) than their disposable counterparts. Increased friction with the surface of the TT makes passing even small diameter tubes through the lumen of the disposable LMA difficult.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1274-1276
Number of pages3
JournalPaediatric Anaesthesia
Volume16
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2006

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Keywords

  • Laryngeal mask airway
  • Pierre Robin syndrome
  • Tracheal intubation

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