Laryngeal mask airway

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Direct laryngoscope and intubation would be difficult as the patient had limited mouth opening. The Supraglottic device such as laryngeal mask airway was considered as the most suitable option and patient was prepared for that. Preoperative management A routine proper preoperative assessment was done and the condition explained to the patient and an informed written consent was taken. The patient was kept fasting for six hours and premedicated. The preoperative investigations were done and…

Introduction Anesthesia in obese patients is associated with difficult mask ventilation, rapid desaturation, and difficult intubation1,2. Practice guidelines for management of the difficult airway reported by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) advise that ‘multiple airway features should be assessed’3. EL-Ganzori simplified risk index (EGRI) combines and stratifies seven variables derived from parameters and observations individually associated with difficult intubation, a score…

position See- sawing movement – Administer high flow O2 via face mask The Airway consists of nose /mouth, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal cavities, the pharynx, larynx and trachea. It provide the route for the passage of air from the atmosphere to the bronchial tree; therefore any obstruction is an immediate threat to life. Assess all acutely unwell patient using the Look, Listen, and Feel Approach Look: Most common cause of the upper airway obstruction is an altered level of consciousness and…

examination, the patient appeared lethargic, arousable to stimulation, able to state name and date of birth. The patient was rated an ASA 4. Airway examination showed Mallampati IV, a thyromental distance of two fingerbreadths, and able to extend her neck. Mallampati, thyromental distance, and super obesity indicated potential difficult airway. Difficult airway cart, Glidescope…