title: Experience with larangeal mask airway in Pakistani patients.
abstract: One hundred and thirty seven adult patients undergoing peripheral surgery were studied regarding ease of larangeal mask airway (LMA) insertion, airway maintenance during surgery and complication encountered during insertion, maintenance and in the postoperative period. In a majority (84%) of patients, the airway was positioned correctly at the first attempt, 3% patients had mild laryngospasm at insertion and in 85% a good airway was obtained. No airway related problems were encountered intraoperatively. Two percent patients had laryngospasm on removal of LMA. Postoperatively, the complaint of sore throat and uvular trauma was seen in 4% cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Aga Khan University and Medical College, Karachi.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Afzal
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kamal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged