A laryngeal mask airway (LMA), also known as laryngeal mask, is a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open during anaesthesia or while they are unconscious. It is a type of supraglottic airway device.

LMA® Classic™ Reusable Airway - Size 3. LMA® Classic™ Reusable Airway is a reusable, first generation airway. Key features include: • Silicone cuff • Standard straight airway tube • Tactile inflation pilot balloon. MC-007648

Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Classic™ has an inflatable cuff while i-gel™ has a noninflatable cuff made of thermoplastic elastomer. To compare ease of insertion, number, and duration of insertion attempts among the two device.

Choosing the right size for a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is key for good ventilation and safety. There are sizes for kids and adults. It’s important to pick the right one for each patient. Size Selection Criteria. When picking an LMA size, look at the patient’s weight and size. Neck size and airway shape matter too.

Laryngeal mask airways come in several types, as follows: The LMA Classic is the original reusable design. The LMA Unique is a disposable version, making it ideal for emergency and...

The LMA Classic® Airway is a safe, general purpose airway for routine elective inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures The LMA Classic Airway is supplied non-sterile and must be cleaned and sterilized before initial use and before each subsequent use

The Classic LMA was first made by Dr. Archie Brain in the 1980s. It’s still widely used today for its easy use and effectiveness. It has a silicone mask that fits over the larynx and a cuff to seal the airway.

Few advances in anaesthesia have had such a dramatic impact as the introduction of the classic Laryngeal Mask Airway (cLMA) to anaesthesia in 1988. This was the first really effective alternative to facemask or tracheal intubation for airway maintenance during anaesthesia.

Jan 4, 2024 · LMA airway management is less invasive than traditional intubation and is an effective alternative when intubation is unsuccessful or not indicated. A 2022 study found that the classic LMA could be used safely in place of an endotracheal tube for …

Jun 10, 2016 · A conduit to facilitate endotracheal intubation (various types of intubating LMAs [ILMAs]). The Laryngeal Mask Company developed the original SGD, the LMA Classic (Fig. 10-1), which serves as the prototype for much of the supraglottic class, although other designs exist. Figure 10-1 • LMA Classic.