Thermosoftening of the LMA Protector™ reduces the need for digital intraoral manipulation during insertion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.10.023
Abstract: The Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) ProtectorTM (Teleflex Medical, Co. Westmeath, Ireland) is the newest second generation LMA. It has several differences compared to the former model of LMA LMA Supreme. The LMA Protector is made… read more here.
Keywords: insertion; intraoral manipulation; lma protector;
A prospective, randomized comparison of the LMA-protector™ and i-gel™ in paralyzed, anesthetized patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-019-0785-8
Abstract: BackgroundIn the present study, we compare the LMA-Protector™ and the i-gel™ in terms of adequacy of the airway seal, insertion time, ease and accuracy of insertion, and the incidence of postoperative sore throat.MethodsIn 110 anesthetized… read more here.
Keywords: insertion; protector; lma protector; protector gel ... See more keywords
LMA protector versus traditional LMA for performing endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), a retrospective analysis.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.19.13328-7
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim was to evaluate the use of LMA Protector by comparison with tradition LMA for performing EBUS-TBNA. METHODS It was a retrospective observational unicenter study including 143 patients who under- went EBUS-TBNA for… read more here.
Keywords: ebus tbna; protector; group; lma protector ... See more keywords
Laryngeal mask airway protector™: Advanced uses for laparoscopic cholecystectomies
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_240_17
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… read more here.
Keywords: airway protector; protector; laparoscopic cholecystectomies; lma protector ... See more keywords
Comparison of LMA Protector vs. endotracheal tube in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.5114/ait.2022.118878
Abstract: Background Recent advances in airway management have led to supraglottic airway devices (SAD) being increasingly often chosen instead of tracheal intubation for laparoscopic surgery. However, there are ongoing arguments regarding the use of SAD due… read more here.
Keywords: lma protector; laparoscopic surgery; protector;