Comparison between the standard method and the 30° curved tongue depressor-aided technique for insertion of a laryngeal mask airway: a randomized controlled trial
Cho Long Kim,
Hyunyoung Lim,
Leekyeong Kang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has been increasingly used for airway management; however, LMA insertion can be difficult and cause adverse effects. Therefore, the rapid, safe, and effective insertion of LMA is necessary. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the standard method with that of the 30° curved tongue depressor-aided technique for LMA insertion to determine the superior technique.
Methods
This study included 154 patients aged 18–70 years (Americ… Show more
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