Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[The laryngeal mask--an overview 1983-1993]

L V Wedekind1, C Krier

  • 1Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart.

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The laryngeal mask airway provides an easy-to-use alternative to endotracheal intubation, proving effective even in difficult ventilation scenarios. Its widespread adoption continues, but contraindications must be respected to ensure patient safety.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[The Times They Are A-Changin'].

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2006
Same author

[Ultrasound in anesthesia -- a transient shadow or a new horizon for anaesthesists?].

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2006
Same author

[Benefit of the extended-release methylphenidate formulations: a comparative study in childhood].

Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie·2006
Same author

[Process remodeling DRG's, SOP's, clinical pathways and the role of the physician].

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2006
Same author

[Regional anaesthesia in paediatric patients].

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2006
Same author

[IXth Interdisciplinary CPA Symposium: Optimising the Oxygen Supply (Part I)].

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2005

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Airway Management

Background:

  • The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) was developed in 1981 and first described in 1983.
  • It has become a widely used airway management device globally since 1989.
  • Traditional methods include mask anesthesia and endotracheal intubation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the laryngeal mask airway as an alternative to endotracheal intubation.
  • To discuss its ease of use, effectiveness, and potential complications.
  • To explore its role in emergency medicine and resuscitation.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract describes the concept and application of the laryngeal mask airway.
  • It discusses its performance in various clinical scenarios, including "can't intubate-can't ventilate" situations.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It also touches upon user appreciation and potential contraindications.

    • Main Results:

    • The laryngeal mask airway offers easy handling and effective ventilation by sealing the pharynx.
    • It serves as a valuable tool in "can't intubate-can't ventilate" cases and facilitates difficult intubations.
    • Reliability in routine use is appreciated, though concerns about aspiration and forgetting other techniques exist.

    Conclusions:

    • The laryngeal mask airway is a reliable and effective alternative for airway management.
    • Its indications are expanding, but contraindications like full stomach, obesity, and low lung compliance must be observed.
    • Continued discussion is needed regarding its use in emergency settings and potential risks like aspiration.