Feb 10, 2009 · Complications associated with removal of the laryngeal mask airway: a comparison of removal in deeply anaesthetised versus awake patients PS Gataure, IP Latto and S Rust Department of Anaesthesia, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Mid-Glam.

Dec 17, 2021 · More importantly if an adverse event occurs with a PACU nurse and a patient brought out with LMA still in place and you rolling back with your next case, be ready to cut the check because you will lose that lawsuit. Removal of the LMA is a part of emergence. *Edit: Nothing wrong with pulling LMA in PACU.

Jun 25, 2006 · Now I just have it 1-2 inches beyond the teeth and remove it once the LMA is clear past. Then I push the LMA until it stops and add some air. Anyway, I wanted to ask if you had any advice for improving placement. One worry I have is with a big fat patient I can't put LMA in now they're in **** positioning-wise and intubation is going to be hard af.

Jan 7, 2011 · What is the current opinion on when the appropriate time is to pull out an LMA during a typical say..uro case in an ASA II patient? I'm currently a CA1; I used to wait until the patient opened eyes, followed commands and practically took it out themselves before pulling it. Realizing that was...

Nov 24, 2007 · I bet that if you inflate an LMA with OR temp air, then let the pt's body temp expand that air . . . . Viola. I wonder what would account for more expansion, N20 or an almost 40 degree increase temp. (60 degree OR to 98 degree core temp.) With regard to length of use of LMA, I typically place an ETT if I think the case will last longer than 3 ...

Jul 4, 2012 · Optimal end-tidal sevoflurane concentration for the removal of the laryngeal mask airway in anesthetized adults. Shim YH1, Shin CS, Chang CH, Shin YS. Author information Abstract Sevoflurane provides smooth and rapid emergence from anesthesia and can be used when the removal of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is required in anesthetized patients ...

Oct 31, 2022 · TIVA running, LMA placed, case proceeds uneventfully through cysto, laser, stent portion. Upon repositioning for ESWL portion, pt vomits and bilious output visible in mouth and inside of LMA. 1. What do you do now? I’m particularly curious about sequence of events with suctioning, LMA removal, etc… 2. Lets now assume difficult airway.

Dec 10, 2020 · Saves a lot of fentanyl (not really a cost issue, granted), though, and emergence is a non issue. If sleepy afterwards, the patient can keep the LMA until they're awake enough to remove it themselves in postop. 80-85% of my cases are done with an LMA, most of these patients are any combination of old, frail, sick or fat.

Feb 13, 2013 · Started hearing high pitched sounds and seeing decreased TV on vent. Wasn't sure what was happening. Tried adding air to cuff and it didn't fix. Tried manually ventilating and couldn't. Pulled the LMA and masked and still not moving much air. Gave sux, problem solved. I think the LMA must've been tickling something sensitive.

Dec 16, 2016 · Patient is a 58 year old male with PMH of Asthma well controlled with Advair, Ventolin, and Singulair presents to preop for Bilaterial Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surgeon would like Bilaterial Salphenous nerve blocks and a spinal. He is planning injecting Exparel in the joint capsule and for skin...