Laryngeal mask airway device during coiling of unruptured cerebral aneurysms.
Airway management during anaesthesia for intracranial procedures has traditionally been by endotracheal intubation. We present three cases of radiological coiling of cerebral aneurysms during which a supraglottic airway device was used. This avoided the need for endotracheal intubation and the associated risks. We believe the use of a supraglottic airway device is a safe alternative to endotracheal intubation during coiling of cerebral aneurysms.
Golshevsky
J
J
Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, St Vincent's Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia. jonathan@golshevsky.com
Cormack
J
J
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged