Laryngeal mask airway for the interhospital transport of neonates

Pediatrics. 2005 Jan;115(1):e109-11. doi: 10.1542/peds.2004-1468. Epub 2004 Dec 15.

Abstract

Airway control during interhospital transport may present enormous management difficulties, even for experienced personnel. The laryngeal mask airway is an airway management device that has been established as a safe reliable tool in adult and pediatric practice. We describe 2 cases of successful interhospital transfer of infants with congenital airway malformations with the use of the laryngeal mask airway, and we review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Choanal Atresia / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laryngeal Masks*
  • Male
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Patient Transfer*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Ribs / abnormalities
  • Syndrome