A STUDY TO EVALUATE SUCTION CATHETER GUIDED INSERTION OF ProsealTM LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY.

Dr. Jatin Lal; Dr. Susheela Taxak; Dr. Manu Smriti

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

A STUDY TO EVALUATE SUCTION CATHETER GUIDED INSERTION OF ProsealTM LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY.

Dr. Jatin Lal, Dr. Susheela Taxak, Dr. Manu Smriti

Abstract :

<p>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility of suction catheter guided insertion of Proseal Laryngeal Mask Airway (PLMA) as an alternative to conventional techniques of insertion. Methods: After informed consent, fifty ASA I&amp;ndash;II adults with normal airways undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia were allocated to undergo suction catheter guided insertion of PLMA. Results: PLMA insertion was successful in all 50 (100%) patients [48(96%) in first attempt and 2(4%) in second attempt]. The mean time for successful placement of PLMA was 16.14 &amp;plusmn; 3.02 sec. The mean oropharyngeal sealing pressure was 32.54 &amp;plusmn; 5.37 cm H2O. Majority of the patients had fieoptic score of I and II [45(90%)]. Conclusion: Suction catheter guided insertion of PLMA is an easy technique with high first time and overall success rate of placement, short insertion time and high oropharyngeal seal pressure. We suggest that it is a useful alternative to conventional techniques of insertion of PLMA.&lt;/p&gt;</p>