title: [Laryngeal mask].
abstract: A laryngeal mask is a very useful instrument to use both in easy as well as difficult handling situations related to the air tract. This mask is placed in the pharynx and it permits a patient to breathe in different modes, either spontaneously or mechanically. Different models are available; some even facilitate the tracheal intubation through the mask. The authors highlight that this type of mask does not protect nor isolate the air tract. As advantages, the authors point out its easy installation; thus, it is an alternative when an air tract presents difficulties; therefore, it is necessary that all personnel who have to deal with the air tract be aware of this mask and know how to handle it.
authors.affiliation: Fundación Pública Hospital do Salnés, Villagarcía de Arosa, Pontevedra.
authors.forename: María José
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Villaverde Rozados
authors.forename: M Esther
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mos Reguera
authors.forename: M Concepción
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: González Argibay
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sixto Gato
authors.forename: Beatriz Alfonso
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Radío
authors.forename: María José
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fernández Díaz
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks