EXPERIENCE WITH THE LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY IN ANAESTHESIA

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Surgical Safety

Background:

• The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a supraglottic airway device used in anesthesia.
• Ensuring safe and effective airway management is critical during surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion in adult patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
• To assess the incidence of insertion failure and complications associated with LMA use.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study involving 100 adult patients (ASA I/II) requiring airway management during surgery.
• Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) was utilized for airway maintenance.
• Data collected included insertion success rates, complication incidence, and hemodynamic parameter changes.

Main Results:

• Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion was successful in 93% of cases, with a 7% failure rate.
• The overall incidence of complications was 12%.
• Hemodynamic parameters showed statistically insignificant changes following LMA insertion.

Conclusions:

• Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion is a feasible and effective method for airway management in a significant majority of adult surgical patients.
• The device is associated with a low complication rate and minimal hemodynamic disturbances, indicating a favorable safety profile.