[Proseal laryngeal mask].
The Proseal laryngeal mask was introduced into clinical practice in 2000. Since then, many publications, most of them case reports, have discussed the use of this mask. This review considers the possible indications and contraindications for use of this device, techniques for insertion, and complications. The Proseal is compared with the conventional laryngeal mask. We reviewed the literature indexed on MEDLINE through October 2005 using the search terms Proseal laryngeal mask, airway, and anesthesia.
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Servicio de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. blizvi@comz.org
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D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D000465:Algorithms; D049628:Body Size; D000075202:Contraindications; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects