title: [Practical aspects of the laryngeal mask].
abstract: The laryngeal mask (LM) is increasingly used. An overview is made: description, insertion, cardiovascular responses, advantages, LM and aspiration, LM as an aid to ventilation, indications, LM in difficult intubations, contra-indications, sterilization and cost.
authors.affiliation: Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Necker, Paris.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Cazalaa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barrier
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects
vernacular_title: Aspects pratiques du masque laryngé.