Use of a Proseal LMA for maintenance after failed intubation during a modified rapid sequence induction

Use of an i‐gel™ for airway rescue

“…Twenty-five occurred, 19 in association with 2339 phacoemulsifications (0.81%) and six with 500 ECCEs (1.2%). Previous authors had identified uncontrolled hypertension as a risk factor but in this series hypertension was not found to be so perhaps because though seven of the 25 were being treated for systemic hypertension it remained well controlled [5]. The technique of phacoemulsification in 1986 was iris plane but, in the second report, this had changed to capsular bag (capsulorhexis) which means that the globe is always under pressure from the constant infusion flow and is not subjected to the repeated pressure swings of the former technique.…”

The proseal™laryngeal mask airway: a review of the literature

“…[86][87][88][89] On six occasions the PLMA secured airway rescue after failed intubation at rapid sequence induction (RSI). [90][91][92][93][94] Four were obstetric emergencies [91][92][93][94] and two non-obstetric. 90,91 Three cases were associated with difficult ventilation.…”

“…[90][91][92][93][94] Four were obstetric emergencies [91][92][93][94] and two non-obstetric. 90,91 Three cases were associated with difficult ventilation. 90,91 In two cases rescue with a cLMA was attempted but failed before a PLMA was used.…”

“…90,91 In two cases rescue with a cLMA was attempted but failed before a PLMA was used. 90,91 In all cases the PLMA was used uneventfully to completion of the case.…”

The Proseal™ LMA is a useful rescue device during failed rapid sequence intubation: two additional cases

“…Its use after failed rapid sequence induction (RSI) has been suggested 2 and successful airway management has been reported in both obstetric 3 and non-obstetric RSI. 4 We report two additional cases where the PLMA proved effective in rescuing the airway after failed tracheal intubation during RSI.…”