A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or esophagus. It is used in place of a facemask in routine anesthesia. The advantages over standard mask anesthesia are better airway control, minimal anesthetic gas leakage, a secure airway during patient transport to the recovery area, and minimal postoperative problems.

Annotation

"an alternative to endotracheal intubation"

alernativa endotracheální intubace

DUI

D017214 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0026124

Previous indexing

Intubation (1985-1992); Intubation, Intratracheal (1985-1992); Masks (1989-1992)

History note

93

Public note

93