The Portex 'Soft Seal' single use laryngeal mask -- a preliminary study in pediatric anesthesia.
BACKGROUND
Portex have developed a single use pediatric laryngeal mask (LM), which is available in all sizes.


METHODS
We prospectively evaluated its use in 40 infants and children undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.


RESULTS
The LM provided a satisfactory airway in all patients. Insertion was quick and easy and achieved at the first attempt in 38 patients. Repositioning was required during anesthesia in four cases.


CONCLUSIONS
The Portex 'Soft Seal' LM performs satisfactorily in elective pediatric anesthesia.
Glaisyer
Hilary R
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Anaesthetic Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. glaish@gosh.nhs.uk
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D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D011446:Prospective Studies