Laryngeal mask versus facemask in the respiratory management during catheter ablation

Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to investigate if a laryngeal mask could improve respiratory condition during radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA). Methods Twenty-four consecutive patients who underwent RFCA for atrial fibrillation were divided into two groups (Facemask group; n ...

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Main Authors: Takashi Koyama, Masanori Kobayashi, Tomohide Ichikawa, Yasushi Wakabayashi, Daiki Toma, Hidetoshi Abe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0924-2