This highly illustrated, comprehensive yet practical guide provides the reader with a concise summary of all knowledge about laryngeal masks and other extraglottic airway devices. Written by a single author to ensure unformity of style, it serves both as a review of the literature and a practical guide for all personnel involved in anesthesia, resuscitation and intensive care. It is an essential resource for researchers in the field of extraglottic airway management. The second edition is completely revised and updated to cover its greater depth of inquisition and the near tripling of publications since the first edition. It contains essential information and guidelines on basic and advanced uses of the LMA in anesthesiology, with emphasis on its role in management of the difficult airway and resuscitation. Laryngeal Mask Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, second edition, will continue to be an invaluable resource for all those who need to understand, implement and expand their use of this valuable and innovative airway management device.
- Provides an illustrative guide to both the common and the more difficult concepts being discussed using superb illustrations and a clear, easy to follow layout.
- Incorporates algorithms from the American Society of Anesthesiologist's guidelines.
- Covers a broad basis of understanding the LMA, including history, theoretical concepts and future directions for the device; complete anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological basis for use of the device; and a wide range of models and types.
- Illustrates clinical information on use of the LMA in pediatric and neonatal patients as well as in adults!
Key points highlighted for the reader in summary boxesFour colour added to the new edition Key references highlightedStrong evidence highlighted in text and referencesNew chapters on: Co-existing disease, Specialized LMAs, Skill acquisition, Other extraglottic airway devices, History, Equipment, Pathophysiology, Seal with respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, Conduit to the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, Anesthesia - Pre-anesthesia phase, Anesthesia - Placement phase, Anesthesia - Maintenance phase, Anesthesia - Emergence phase, Resuscitation, Intensive care, Problems