Comparison of actual and ideal body weight for selection of appropriate size of ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway in overweight and obese patients: A prospective, randomised study

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) has advantages of providing better cuff seal and the presence of a gastric drain tube. The manufacturer recommends actual body weight (ABW) for size selection. Pharyngeal area reduces with increase in body mass index (BMI); hence, in ove...

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Autores principales: Solanki, Sohan Lal, Doctor, Jeson R, Shekhawat, Kamlesh K, Myatra, Sheila Nainan, Joshi, Malini, Divatia, Jigeeshu V
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5444218/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28584349
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ija.IJA_69_17

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5444218/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28584349
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ija.IJA_69_17

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