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  2. Laryngeal mask airway - Wikipedia

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    A laryngeal mask is composed of an airway tube that connects to an elliptical mask with a cuff which is inserted through the patient's mouth, down the windpipe, and once deployed forms an airtight seal on top the glottis (unlike tracheal tubes which pass through the glottis) allowing a secure airway to be managed by a health care provider.

  3. Laryngeal tube - Wikipedia

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    The laryngeal tube (also known as the King LT) [1] is an airway management device designed as an alternative to other airway management techniques such as mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway, and tracheal intubation.

  4. Airway management - Wikipedia

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    Laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Example of a supraglottic device. Management of the airway in the emergency department is optimal given the presence of trained personnel from multiple specialties, as well as access to "difficult airway equipment" (videolaryngoscopy, eschmann tracheal tube introducer, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, surgical methods, etc ...

  5. Respiratory arrest - Wikipedia

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    The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a tube with an inflatable cuff. A laryngeal mask airway can be positioned in the lower oropharynx to prevent airway obstruction by soft tissues and to create a safe channel for ventilation. The laryngeal mask airway is the standard rescue ventilation when endotracheal intubation cannot be accomplished.

  6. Advanced airway management - Wikipedia

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    Laryngeal mask airways can even be used to deliver general anesthesia or intubate a patient through the device. These are followed by infraglottic techniques, such as tracheal intubation and finally surgical techniques. Advanced airway management is a key component in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and intensive ...

  7. Instruments used in anesthesiology - Wikipedia

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    Artificial resuscitator (Bag valve mask) manual ventilation Bain circuit: respiratory maintenance circuit Laryngoscope: used to view larynx including the vocal cords, the glottis, etc. Endotracheal tube: a tube introduced into the patient's trachea to maintain a patient to ensure that air reaches the lungs for respiration: Laryngeal mask airway ...

  8. The best gifts for all kinds of dads in 2024 - AOL

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    If you're shopping for dad this year, we've got a few recommendations, including AncestryDNA, the Bird Buddy, and a vintage record player.

  9. Basic airway management - Wikipedia

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    Basic airway management is a concept and set of medical procedures performed to prevent and treat airway obstruction and allow for adequate ventilation to a patient's lungs. [1] This is accomplished by clearing or preventing obstructions of airways. Airway obstructions can occur in both conscious and unconscious individuals.