Airway Management Flashcards
1
Q
Disadvantages of LMA?
A
Doesn’t protect airway from aspiration
Ventilation not always possible
Laryngospasm may occur
2
Q
Advantages of using LMA?
A
Easy to insert with high success rate Less stimulating than intubation Lower incidence of sore throat following intubation Relieves hands to write notes etc Can ventilate patient with a pressure
