The laryngeal mask airway: potential applications in neonates

D Trevisanuto; M Micaglio; P Ferrarese; V Zanardo

doi:10.1136/adc.2003.038430

The laryngeal mask airway: potential applications in neonates

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2004 Nov;89(6):F485-9. doi: 10.1136/adc.2003.038430.

Authors

D Trevisanuto¹, M Micaglio, P Ferrarese, V Zanardo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Padua, Italy. [email protected]

Abstract

The laryngeal mask airway is a safe and reliable airway management device. This review describes the insertion techniques, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of the laryngeal mask airway in neonates.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Equipment Design
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods
Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
Laryngeal Masks* / adverse effects
Masks
Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods
Respiration, Artificial / instrumentation*
Respiration, Artificial / methods
Resuscitation / methods