Feasibility of Laryngeal Mask Airway Device Placement in Neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has been used in adult and pediatric populations for decades. While the familiarity of its use in the neonatal population is increasing, there are few data investigating this.

Objective

The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of LMA placement in neonates by investigating the time and number of attempts required for successful placement and physiologic stability during the placement of the device.

Methods

This study is one component of a national, multicenter, randomized controlled trial investigating surfactant administration through an LMA in neonates. Videotape of LMA placement was reviewed to determine the total procedure time and the number of attempts required to successfully place the device. Heart

SUBMITTER: Wanous AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5362334 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature