Laryngeal Mask Anesthesia - Principles and Practice

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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.Features An easy - to - use, highly structured layout that takes the reader step-by-step through each topic and practical procedure Over 3000 publications that form the foundation for a rigorous review of the literature, meta - analytical testing and evidence-based practical guidelines Over 250 superb color illustrations that support the extensive practical guidelines Over 2000 abbreviated abstracts that allow readers to draw their own conclusions Over 200 meticulously detailed, user - friendly tables that compliment these abstracts Summary statements and quick reference boxes that provide a rapid overview of findings and recommendations Extensive cross - referencing that facilitates rapid access to key information. A unique historical account of the laryngeal mask airway, including a biography of the inventor, Archie Brain Comprehensive chapters on equipment, anatomy, pathophysiology, anesthesia, resuscitation, intensive care, pediatrics, co-existing disease, surgery, the specialized laryngeal mask devices, education, problems and other extraglottic airway devices A stop press chapter covering the very latest publicationsContents Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1. History 2. Equipment 3. Anatomy 4. Pathophysiology 5. Seal with the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts 6. Conduit to the respiratory and the gastrointestinal tracts 7. Pre - anesthesia phase 8. Placement phase 9. Maintenance phase 10. Emergence phase 11. Resuscitation 12. Intensive care 13. Difficult airway 14. Pediatrics 15 Co - existing diseases 16. Surgery 17. Flexible LMA for shared airway 18. Intubating LMA for airway intubation 19. ProSeal LMA for ventilation and airway protection 20. Educational Considerations 21. Problems 22. Other extraglottic airway devices