Laryngeal Mask Airway | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2018年12月28日—Thelaryngealmaskairway(LMA)isanacceptablealternativetomaskanesthesiaintheoperatingroom.Itisoftenusedforshortprocedures ...

Preoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen via a nonrebreather mask, as time allows.

Choose the appropriate size of laryngeal mask airway (LMA).

Check the LMA cuff for leaks.

Deflate the cuff of the LMA completely against a flat surface.

Apply a water-soluble lubricant generously to the posterior surface of the mask.

Administer sedation when indicated.

Position the patient.

Cricoid pressure is intended to reduce the risk of aspiration, although its effectiveness is debated. [20, 21]

Decreased rates of successful insertion have been seen with application of cricoid pressure. [5, 6, 7] Therefore, if cricoid pressure is applied, it may need to be released in order to properly position the LMA or intubate through the intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA)...