LMA

Question 1

LMA indications

Answer 1

• GCS of 3 and airway is poor despite adjuncts and jaw thrust
• Cardiac arrest provided an ETT tube cannot be placed
• Rescue airway if failed intubation

Question 2

Contraindications and cautions

Answer 2

• Trismus/restricted mouth opening
• Gag reflex present
• Active vomiting
• Upper airway obstruction
• Distorted airway

Question 3

Potential complications of the procedure

Answer 3

• Inability to gain a good seal
• Regurgitation and aspiration
• Kinking of the LMA shaft
• Laryngospasm
• Cough
• Trauma to the upper airway
• Dislodgement of LMA
• Gas insufflation