Airway management in two of newborns with Pierre Robin Sequence: the use of disposable vs multiple use LMA for fiberoptic intubation.
In this article, we discuss the use of LMAs as a conduit to intubate the trachea of two Pierre Robin Sequence infants. Multiple use LMAs will admit larger diameter tracheal tubes (TT) than their disposable counterparts. Increased friction with the surface of the TT makes passing even small diameter tubes through the lumen of the disposable LMA difficult.
Cain
Judi M
JM
Department of Anesthesia, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA. davidalancain@hotmail.com
Mason
Linda J
LJ
Martin
Robert D
RD
D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*