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- Jun Yin, Shao-Lin Wang, and Xiao-Bin Liu.
- Department of Anesthesia of the Second People's Hospital of Wuhu, Anhui Province, China.
- Int Surg. 2014 Mar 1; 99 (2): 137-41.
AbstractThe aim of this study was to design a novel, modified, multifunctional, and safe laryngeal mask airway (LMA). We designed an LMA with an internal catheter extending beyond the tip of the cuff. The protruding end of the internal catheter was provided with a catheter cuff, the space between the internal and external catheters was ventilatory, and the inlet ends of the 2 catheters were provided with standard connectors. We found that this design prevented reflux or aspiration of gastric content into the airway, prevented LMA dislocation, allowed ventilation through both the internal and external catheters, and allowed endoscopic examination and treatment of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts through both the internal and external catheters. This design overcomes the drawbacks and extends the functions of previous LMAs, offering a new approach to the development of LMAs.
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