Supraglottic Airways

Question 1

LMA Classic use

Answer 1

Can serve as a conduit for ETT, shorter procedures

Question 2

LMA Unique use

Answer 2

Single use, cheaper

Question 3

LMA Flexible use

Answer 3

It is wire-reinforced that is longer and narrower than classic- designed for surgery on the head, neck, and upper torso

Question 4

LMA ProSeal use

Answer 4

Has cuff, inflation line with pilot balloon, airway tube & drain tube, allows for a better seal around glottic aperture & anchors. Most suited for controlled ventilation & can be used with higher airway presssures

Question 5

LMA Supreme use

Answer 5

Single use, built in drain tube & fins to protect from epiglottic obstruction

Question 6

LMA Fastrach use

Answer 6

Designed for easier use than Classic & for novices

Question 7

LMA (General) intraoperative management

Answer 7

Keep pressure at or below 60 cm H2O, controlled or spontaneous ventilation, (if controlled - keep pressure below 20 cm H2O - 30 with ProSeal), leakage or snoring may indicate need for more muscle relaxation (though consider other causes)

Question 8

LMA CTrach use

Answer 8

Has viewer

Question 9

i-Gel use

Answer 9

no cuff, naturally positions itself over laryngeal framwork