The use of the laryngeal mask airway in recovery.
The laryngeal mask is being used increasingly both for the management of cardiorespiratory arrest and recovery after surgery. In this article, the author describes the design and development of the mask and looks at its use in recovery departments. A discussion of training issues is also included.
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D000075202:Contraindications; D004867:Equipment Design; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011997:Recovery Room