"Laryngeal Masks" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or esophagus. It is used in place of a facemask in routine anesthesia. The advantages over standard mask anesthesia are better airway control, minimal anesthetic gas leakage, a secure airway during patient transport to the recovery area, and minimal postoperative problems.
| Descriptor ID |
D017214
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.041.500.475 E02.585.578.475 E05.497.578.475 E07.700.500.450 J01.637.708.560.782.450
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| Concept/Terms |
Laryngeal Masks- Laryngeal Masks
- Laryngeal Mask
- Mask, Laryngeal
- Masks, Laryngeal
- Laryngeal Mask Airway
- Airway, Laryngeal Mask
- Airways, Laryngeal Mask
- Laryngeal Mask Airways
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| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Laryngeal Masks" by people in Profiles.
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Bougie First: Rethinking the Modern Airway Algorithm. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Feb; 83(2):145-146.
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Anesthesia considerations during management of airway stenosis: A systematic review. Am J Otolaryngol. 2023 Mar-Apr; 44(2):103767.
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Comparison of laryngeal mask airway insertion methods, including the external larynx lift with pre-inflated cuff, on postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications: A randomised clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2017 07; 34(7):448-455.
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Desflurane/fentanyl compared with sevoflurane/fentanyl on awakening and quality of recovery in outpatient surgery using a laryngeal mask airway: a randomized, double-blinded controlled trial. J Clin Anesth. 2013 Dec; 25(8):651-8.
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The effect of sevoflurane versus desflurane on the incidence of upper respiratory morbidity in patients undergoing general anesthesia with a Laryngeal Mask Airway: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Anesth. 2013 Sep; 25(6):452-8.
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Experimental cervical spine injury and airway management methods. Anesth Analg. 2001 Sep; 93(3):799-801.