Aspiration pneumonia and the laryngeal mask airway.
A case of aspiration pneumonia is reported after the use of a laryngeal mask airway in a young woman undergoing an elective cholecystectomy. The case illustrates the hazards of regurgitation with the laryngeal mask airway and the need for further evaluation when used with controlled mechanical ventilation.
Griffin
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Department of Anaesthetics, Ipswich Hospital.
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D000328:Adult; D000758:Anesthesia; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D007830:Larynx; D008397:Masks; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial