The LMA classic™ as a conduit for tracheal intubation in adult patients: A review and practical guide

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 77-88

  Alberts, A N J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Bougie; Catheter; Difficult airway; Failed intubation; Guidewire; Intubating conduit; Intubation; Laryngeal mask airway

Indexed keywords

DIAZEPAM; FENTANYL;

ADULT; AIRWAY CONNECTOR; CAPILLARY TUBE; ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION; ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE CLEANING BRUSH; ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE CUFF; ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE FIXATION DEVICE; HUMAN; JET VENTILATION; LARYNGEAL MASK; OROPHARYNX AIRWAY; PULMONARY ASPIRATION; RESPIRATION CONTROL; REVIEW; SUPRAGLOTTIC AIRWAY DEVICE;

EID: 84896478299     PISSN: 22201181     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2014.10844573     Document Type: Review

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