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Archive > April, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 4

Anesthesia Alert

The Many Benefits of Today's LMAs

Anthony Chipas, CRNA, PhD

A laryngeal mask airway is one of the best rescue devices against difficult airways that we anesthesia providers have at our disposal. We also use LMAs when we don't want or need to intubate the patient. About 60% of surgeries involve intubation, but unless there's a risk of aspiration, many anesthesia providers feel that the patient is better off if they don't have to intubate. Today's LMAs deliver smoother anesthesia outcomes and promote improved patient safety and comfort. Here are a few features to consider:

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