J Korean Med Sci. 1993 Aug;8(4):290-292. English.
Published online May 27, 2009.
https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1993.8.4.290
Published online May 27, 2009.
https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1993.8.4.290
Copyright © 1993 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
Original Article
Case of difficult intubation overcome by the laryngeal mask airway
Chong Moo Lee
and Hong Seuk Yang
Abstract
A case of difficult intubation is described in which the problem was overcome by use of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA). The patient had difficulty in mouth opening due to severe burn scar contracture around the mouth and limited access prevented tracheal intubation. The use of LMA is shown to have obviated the need for tracheal intubation in the case of a patient whose injuries would have made this technique difficult.
Keywords
Difficult Intubation; Laryngeal Mask Airway
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