Korean J Anesthesiol.  1999 Feb;36(2):345-348. 10.4097/kjae.1999.36.2.345.

Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway in Difficult Intubation: A case report

• Yang HS
• Ahn HW
• Choi Y

• KMID: 2091364
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1999.36.2.345

Abstract

The incidence of difficult laryngoscopy or intubation varies from 1.5% to 13%, and failed intubation has been identified as one of the anesthesia-related causes of death or permanent brain damage. The Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) is a new modified laryngeal mask with the capability for guided tracheal intubation while maintaining ventilation. The ILMA was designed by Brain to improve blind endotracheal intubation through a laryngeal mask. We report the successful use of this device in two patients with difficult airway during induction of general anesthesia.

Keyword

Airway, trachea, intubating laryngeal mask airway; Intubation, tracheal, technique

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General
Brain
Cause of Death
Humans
Incidence
Intubation*
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngeal Masks*
Laryngoscopy
Ventilation