Comparison of Supreme laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal intubation for airway management during general anesthesia for cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The obstetric airway is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Endotracheal intubation is considered the standard of care but the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has gained acceptance as a rescue airway and has been incorporated into the obstetric airway management...

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Main Authors: Wei Yu Yao, Shi Yang Li, Yong Jin Yuan, Hon Sen Tan, Nian-Lin R. Han, Rehena Sultana, Pryseley N. Assam, Alex Tiong-Heng Sia, Ban Leong Sng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-019-0792-9