title: A modification of the Yodfat laryngeal mask airway insertion technique.
abstract: We present here a case of a common problem for the anesthesiologist, i.e., difficulty in placing a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA). One solution is the use of the Yodfat technique to facilitate placement of the LMA.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Jaffe
authors.forename: John G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Brock-Utne
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D008875:Middle Aged