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Laryngeal mask airway protector™: Advanced uses for laparoscopic cholecystectomies

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The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector™ is a second-generation perilaryngeal sealer type supraglottic airway device recently introduced into clinical practice. We describe our initial experiences with the use of the… Click to show full abstract

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector™ is a second-generation perilaryngeal sealer type supraglottic airway device recently introduced into clinical practice. We describe our initial experiences with the use of the LMA Protector™ in three patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomies. In all patients, we found the LMA Protector™ to have acceptable placements on the first attempt, adequate oropharyngeal leak pressures and ventilation adequacy.

Keywords: airway protector; protector; laparoscopic cholecystectomies; lma protector; laryngeal mask; mask airway

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2017

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