title: [Laryngeal masks].
abstract: The first device was supraglottic laryngeal mask. These tools help us to handle a normal and difficult airway, other than direct laryngoscopy. Supraglottic devices positioned above the vocal cords are used to ventilate patients. Address and resolve the disadvantages of the endotracheal ventilation. There are different types of laryngeal mask: Classical, Proseal, Flexible, Fastrach, Disposable: Supreme; i-gel.
authors.forename: Lorena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sagardoy Munesa
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Miguel Romeo
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000145:classification