AANA journal
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The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is an important new tool for managing the emergency airway. In a variety of emergency situations, the LMA may be considered instead of the face mask or the endotracheal tube. ⋯ The primary risk with the LMA is aspiration of gastric contents. Anesthetists should be familiar with its advantages, risks, indications, and uses.
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The effect of acrylic nails on the measurement of oxygen saturation as determined by pulse oximetry.
Pulse oximetry (Spo2) is a simple, noninvasive method that is widely used to determine oxygen saturation in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Artificial acrylic nails have recently become fashionable to strengthen and lengthen nails. This study investigates the effect of unpolished acrylic nails on the measurement of oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry. ⋯ Using a paired Student's t test, no statistically significant differences existed between readings. This study demonstrates that unpolished acrylic nails do not affect pulse oximetry measurements of oxygen saturation. Patients may not need to remove unpolished acrylic nails before surgery.