The laryngeal mask--a new concept in airway management.
A new type of airway is described, which may be used as an alternative to either the endotracheal tube or the face-mask with either spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation. The results of a pilot study involving 23 patients are presented and the possible merits and disadvantages of the device are discussed, bearing in mind that the study is of a preliminary nature.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011312:Pressure