Skip to main content
Journal ArticleOPEN ACCESS

The laryngeal mask airway: A method to improve visualisation of the trachea and larynx during fibreoptic assisted percutaneous tracheostomy

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (1994) 22(1) 35-39
DOI: 10.1177/0310057x9402200107
62Citations
Citations of this article
6Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

A modification of the Ciaglia multiple-dilator method for percutaneous tracheostomy using both a fibreoptic bronchoscope and laryngeal mask airway to visualise the upper airway, so as to aid in safer placement, is described.

Author supplied keywords

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Dexter, T. J. (1994). The laryngeal mask airway: A method to improve visualisation of the trachea and larynx during fibreoptic assisted percutaneous tracheostomy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 22(1), 35–39. https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x9402200107

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free