The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has emerged as a pivotal tool in neonatal resuscitation, providing a less invasive alternative to traditional endotracheal intubation. Its design facilitates rapid, ...

Close to one million newborns will die in 2020 because they do not start breathing at birth. In addition, breathing problems at birth will result in much more developing brain damage. Getting air ...

Anesthesiologists from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor have identified risk factors for “failed” intraoperative laryngeal-mask airways, according to a Medscape report. The use of a laryngeal ...

Management of the difficult airway is one of the most relevant issues for practicing emergency physicians, intensivists, and anesthesiologists, since airway loss in an unconscious patient can lead to ...

A laryngeal mask (i-gel) for keratoplasty under general anesthesia (GA) appeared to be safe, lowered risk for potential ocular hypertension during recovery, and saved recovery time compared with ...

Face-mask ventilation is the most common resuscitation method for birth asphyxia. Ventilation with a cuffless laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has potential advantages over face-mask ventilation during ...