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contraindication of lma
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GERD, hiatal hernia, full stomach (pregnancy, obesity) intestinal obstruct, delayed gastric emptying(DM, renal failure), poor lung complicance or high airway resistance, limited mouth opening, or pt is poor historian.
pathologies of mouth restricted access to the airway |
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what do you do if gastric contents are noted in lma
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trendelenburg, 100% fio2, suction down barrel, convert to ETT
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should you use an lma when pt is being ventilated?
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no
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what is the max time for lma's
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2-3 hrs max
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what position is the lma reserved for?
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supine only
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what surgeries is lma contraindicated in?
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upper abd surgery
laparoscopy is debated |
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advantages of lma
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easy to learn and use
less hemodynamic and iop changes no muscle relax necessary laryngoscopy not necessary less incidence of sore throat less teeth injury |
