Pro-Seal Laryngeal Mask Airway in Tracheostomy
Author Information
Author(s): Sarkar Suman Shashi P, Paswan Anil Kumar, Anupam R.P., Suman S., Dube Surya Kumar
Primary Institution: Institute of Post Graduation Medical Education and Research (I.P.G.M.E.R), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Hypothesis
The pro-seal laryngeal mask airway (LMA) can effectively maintain airway during bronchoscopic-guided percutaneous tracheostomy.
Conclusion
The pro-seal LMA provides a reliable airway and allows effective ventilation during percutaneous tracheostomy.
Supporting Evidence
- The pro-seal LMA successfully maintained the airway and allowed adequate ventilation during percutaneous tracheostomy in all 60 patients.
- Median peak inspiratory pressure was 25 cm H2O.
- All patients had a clear view of the cords and trachea during bronchoscopy through the pro-seal LMA.
Takeaway
Using a special mask helps doctors keep a patient's airway open while doing a procedure to place a tube in their throat.
Methodology
Observational study of 60 patients in an intensive care unit where a pro-seal LMA was used during percutaneous tracheostomy.
Limitations
Accidental extubation during the procedure may cause airway loss.
Participant Demographics
Patients requiring elective tracheostomy in an intensive care unit.
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