Videos in clinical medicine: Laryngeal mask airway in medical emergencies.
This video demonstrates the placement of a laryngeal mask airway, an alternative airway device that is both efficacious and easy to place. The laryngeal mask airway is routinely used for patients receiving general anesthesia and, increasingly, in patient resuscitation.
From the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital, Palo Alto (G.L., T.K.H.), and the Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (G.L., T.K.H., L.F.C) - both in California.
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Lighthall
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Harrison
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Chu
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004630:Emergencies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects