LMA Flashcards
1
Q
What
A
Airway adjuncts that provides airway support by sitting of larynx
2
Q
Indications
A
“Garry Can’t Read”
GCS 3 and poor airway despite jaw thrust, OPA and NPA insertion.
Cardiac Arrest providing a ETT cannot be placed.
Rescue airway following failed intubation.
3
Q
Contraindications
A
“Garry Ate Umbrellas After Tea” Gagging Active vomiting Airway distorted from trauma or pre existing condition. Trismus.
4
Q
Cautions
A
None
5
Q
Complications
A
“Robert Actually Liked Leftover Chicken Until Nancy Gagged” Regurgitation Aspiration LMA kinked or dislodged Laryngospasms Cough Upper airway trauma Not a good seal or ventilations Gas insufflation of the stomach
6
Q
Procedure
A
Gather and assemble equipment
Attach ETCo2 to the monitor to calibrate
Deflate cuff and apply lube to anterior aspect
Insert
Inflate cuff
Put on bag mask
Check correct position
7
Q
Size
A
1- 5kg 2- 10-20kg 3- 30-50kg 4- 50-70kg 5- 70-100kg
