Choosing the correct laryngeal mask airway sizes and cuff inflation volumes in pediatric patients.
The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is now standard airway management equipment in prehospital and Emergency Department (ED) care. Most providers may not be able to match the pediatric LMA sizes to the appropriate weights of pediatric patients. The exact inflation volumes are also difficult to memorize. To overcome this problem, we propose the following equations: Weight (kg) of patient = 2(2 x LMA), where LMA is the size; cuff inflation volume (mL) = 5 x LMA.
Ho
Anthony M-H
AM
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong.
Karmakar
Manoj K
MK
Dion
Peter W
PW
D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks