A Study of the Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) in Children and its Comparison with Endotracheal Intubation

Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is increasingly being used in children as it is less invasive compared to endotra-cheal intubation and causes less discomfort in the postoperative period. However, some concerns remained about its safety during positive pressure ventilation in children. In a prospective r...

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Main Authors: Shahin N Jamil, Mehtab Alam, Hammad Usmani, M M Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2009;volume=53;issue=2;spage=174;epage=178;aulast=Jamil