title: Oesophageal Vent-Laryngeal Mask to prevent aspiration of gastric contents.
abstract: The use is described of a prototype device to prevent regurgitation of gastric contents in 16 patients, three of whom appeared to have been at risk of regurgitation. The "Oesophageal Vent-Laryngeal Mask" consists of a laryngeal mask attached to an oesophageal tube that has a balloon at the distal end, allowing drainage of any fluid in the oesophagus.
authors.affiliation: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Akhtar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control