Insertion of an LMA

What is an LMA

• Laryngeal Mask airway

• Left medial aneurysm

• Long medical airway

• Large muscular arm

How do we position of a patient f insertions of LMA

• Chin to chest

• on their stomach

• Sniffing position

• heads down thumbs up

Why do we lubricate the LMA?

• So it can be swallowed easy and come out the other end

• To allow for easy insertion, without causing damage to the airway.

• So it tastes better

Why do we inflate the cuff

• To ensure no air can escape and lessens the risk of aspiration

• To wake the patient with a sore throat

• To show the patient who's boss

• To make it a fun balloon exercise

Why does the patient need to be asleep/ unconscious to insert an LMA

• An awake person would not tolerate it, and would choke and cough

• So they do not feel uncomfortable.

• So their gag reflux is not present.

• All of the above

Why do we deflate the LMA before inserting

• To ensure it does not damage the soft tissue in the airway

• To allow it to go in easier

• So when it is blown up, it fits snug in the airway.

• All of the above

What Personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Gown

• All of the above

What size best suits a adult female

• Size 4

• size 18

• size 1

• size 5