A descriptive study on use of FASTRACH Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) [PILOT STUDY]

Dr. Smita Joshi; Dr. Ankit Sawhney

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

A descriptive study on use of FASTRACH Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) [PILOT STUDY]

Dr. Smita Joshi, Dr. Ankit Sawhney

Abstract :

Introduction: Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) is a newer supraglottic airway device for securing an airway, not requiring direct visualisation, offering an easier approach for blind intubation and having minimal ramifications on the vital haemodynamics. The purpose of this study was to assess its overall superiority, maintenance of haemodynamic stability and any repercussions with the use of Fastrach ILMA.

Methodology: This prospective study was conducted on 30 adult patients with ASA 1 & 2 status posted for elective surgeries. Patients received balanced general anaesthesia. Tracheal intubation was done using Fastrach ILMA. The number of attempts required for successful intubation, haemodynamic changes, intubating complications & any challenges faced during the procedure were noted.

Results: We were able to intubate successfully 29 out of 30 patients without any substantial hemodynamic changes as compared to their baseline.

Conclusions: In patients with normal airway, blind intubation with Fastrach ILMA is an easy and effictive method without any remarkable complications or changes to hemodynamics. ILMA can reasonably be used as a primary intubating device in patients with normal airways.