LMA

Question 1

What

Answer 1

Airway adjuncts that provides airway support by sitting of larynx

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

“Garry Can’t Read”
GCS 3 and poor airway despite jaw thrust, OPA and NPA insertion.
Cardiac Arrest providing a ETT cannot be placed.
Rescue airway following failed intubation.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

“Garry Ate Umbrellas After Tea”
Gagging
Active vomiting 
Airway distorted from trauma or pre existing condition.
Trismus.

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Complications

Answer 5

“Robert Actually Liked Leftover Chicken Until Nancy Gagged”
Regurgitation
Aspiration 
LMA kinked or dislodged
Laryngospasms 
Cough
Upper airway trauma
Not a good seal or ventilations
Gas insufflation of the stomach

Question 6

Procedure

Answer 6

Gather and assemble equipment
Attach ETCo2 to the monitor to calibrate
Deflate cuff and apply lube to anterior aspect
Insert
Inflate cuff
Put on bag mask
Check correct position

Question 7

Size

Answer 7

1- 5kg
2- 10-20kg
3- 30-50kg
4- 50-70kg
5- 70-100kg