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Laryngeal Mask Airway Protector™ for intubation and extubation in thyroid surgeries: A case report

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector™ has recently made its way into clinical practice. As little is reported on this novel supraglottic airway device, we describe our experiences through intubation and Bailey manoeuvre using the LMA Protector™, and the assessment of vocal cord mobility using a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tan, Leng Zoo, An Tan, Daryl Jian, Seet, Edwin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6053877/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30078858
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ija.IJA_43_18
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Sumario:The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector™ has recently made its way into clinical practice. As little is reported on this novel supraglottic airway device, we describe our experiences through intubation and Bailey manoeuvre using the LMA Protector™, and the assessment of vocal cord mobility using a flexible bronchoscope through it in three patients undergoing hemithyroidectomies.