Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) lower laryngospasm more than threefold compared to endotracheal tubes (ETT) used for general anesthesia, according to a new systematic review of the literature (Journal of ...

To compare the effectiveness of surfactant delivery via endotracheal tube (ETT) using an intubation-surfactant-rapid extubation approach with premedication) vs laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in ...

Background Postoperative sore throat and hoarseness are common minor complications following airway manipulation. This study was primarily done to determine gender differences in the incidence of ...

October 19, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois) — Risk factors for "failed" intraoperative laryngeal-mask airways have been identified; these can help shape airway management plans in ways that might reduce the ...

Three pediatrie chimpanzees and one pediatrie gibbon were anesthetized for routine physical examination. Anesthesia was maintained with inhalant delivered via a laryngeal mask airway (LMA). The LMA ...