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Lyng JW, Baldino KT, Braude D, Fritz C, March JA, Peterson TD, Yee A. Prehospital Supraglottic Airways: An NAEMSP Position Statement and Resource Document. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2022; 26:32-41. [PMID: 35001830 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2021.1983680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Supraglottic airway (SGA) devices provide effective conduits for oxygenation and ventilation and may offer protection from gastric aspiration. SGA devices are widely used by EMS clinicians as both rescue and primary airway management devices. While in common use for more than four decades, major developments in SGA education, science, and technology have influenced clinical strategies of SGA insertion and use in prehospital airway management for patients of all ages. NAEMSP recommends:SGAs have utility as a primary or secondary EMS airway intervention. EMS agencies should select SGA strategies that best suit available resources and local clinician skillset, as well as the nature of their clinical practice setting.EMS agencies that perform endotracheal intubation must also equip their clinicians with SGA devices and ensure adequate training and competence.In select situations, drug-assisted airway management may be used by properly credentialed EMS clinicians to facilitate SGA insertion.Confirmation of initial and continuous SGA placement using waveform capnography is strongly encouraged as a best practice.When it is functioning properly, EMS clinicians should refrain from converting an SGA to an endotracheal tube. The decision to convert an SGA to an endotracheal tube must consider the patient's condition, the effectiveness of SGA ventilations, and the clinical context and course of initial SGA insertionSGA training, competency, and clinical use must be continuously evaluated by EMS agencies using focused quality management programs.
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Zhang JJ, Qu ZY, Hua Z, Zuo MZ, Zhang HY. Effect of different types of laryngeal mask airway placement on the right internal jugular vein: A prospective randomized controlled trial. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7:4245-4253. [PMID: 31911905 PMCID: PMC6940344 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i24.4245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, with the popularity of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) for the management of clinical anesthesia, the influence of the LMA on the position and blood flow of the internal jugular vein (IJV) has attracted an increasing amount of attention.
AIM To investigate the effect of placement of different types of LMA (Supreme LMA, Guardian LMA, I-gel LMA) on the position and blood flow of the right IJV.
METHODS This was a prospective randomized controlled trial. A total of 102 patients aged 18-75 years who were scheduled to undergo laparoscopic abdominal surgery with general anesthesia were randomly assigned to three groups: Supreme LMA (group 1), Guardian LMA (group 2), and I-gel LMA (group 3) groups. The main indicator was the overlap index (OI) of IJV and the common carotid artery (CCA) at the high, middle, and low points before and after the placement of the LMA. The second indicators were the proportion of ultrasound-simulated needle crossing the IJV and CCA, and the cross-sectional area and blood flow velocity of the IJV before and after placement of the LMA at the middle point.
RESULTS Data from 100 patients were included in the statistical analysis. The OI increased significantly after placement of the LMA in the three groups at the three points (P < 0.01), except group 2 at the low point. In group 2 and group 3, the OI was lower than that in group 1 after LMA insertion at the high point (P < 0.0167). At the middle point, after LMA insertion, the proportion of simulated needle crossing the IJV significantly decreased in all three groups (P < 0.05), and the proportion in group 2 was higher than that in group 3 (P < 0.0167). The proportion of simulated needle crossing the CCA or both the IJV and CCA significantly increased in group 1 and group 2 (P < 0.05), which increased with no statistical significance in group 3. After LMA insertion, the cross-sectional area of the IJV significantly increased, while the blood flow velocity significantly decreased (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference among the three groups.
CONCLUSION The placement of Supreme, Guardian, and I-gel LMA can increase the OI, reduce the success rate of IJV puncture, increase the incidence of arterial puncture, and cause congestion of IJV. Type of LMA did not influence the difficulty of IJV puncture. Therefore when LMA is used, ultrasound is recommended to guide the IJV puncture.
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- Jing-Jing Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, China
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An X, Ye H, Chen J, Lu B. Effect of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Overlap Between Internal Jugular Vein and Carotid Artery in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Insertion - A Prospective Randomized Trial. Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:2305-2310. [PMID: 30925147 PMCID: PMC6451356 DOI: 10.12659/msm.913595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background In the present study, we aimed to determine the effect of different positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) levels on the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the right internal jugular vein (RIJV) and the overlap index between the RIJV and the right common carotid artery (RCCA) in mechanically ventilated patients with laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion. Material/Methods A total of 60 patients who were scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia with LMA insertion were enrolled. After LMA insertion, the image of RIJV and RCCA were taken after applying 4 different PEEPs in a random order: 0 (P0), 5 (P5), 10 (P10), and 15 (P15) cm H2O. The CSA, transverse and anteroposterior (AP) diameters of the RIJV, and the overlap index were measured. Results Compared to group P0, the overlap indexes of P10 (P=0.0032) and P15 (P<0.001) were significantly increased, but without a significant trend toward further increases in group P15. PEEP at 10 and 15 cm H2O increased CSA, transverse and AP diameter of the RIJV in comparison to group P0 (all P<0.001). There was a statistically significant increase in CSA of the RIJV in P15 compared with P10 by 12.2% (P<0.001), but did not reach the relevant cut-off value (ΔCSA ≥15%). Conclusions The application of PEEP at 10 cm and 15 cm H2O in patients receiving mechanical ventilation with LMA insertion significantly increases the size of the RIJV. However, the overlap index between the RIJV and the RCCA increased as well.
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- Xiujun An
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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Schummer W, Schummer C, Frober R, Fuchs J, Simon M, Huttemann E. The Influence of the Univent® Endotracheal Tube on Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation. Anaesth Intensive Care 2019; 33:82-6. [PMID: 15957697 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0503300114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This prospective clinical investigation assessed the effect of placement of a Univent® tube on the anatomy of the internal jugular veins and the success of cannulation of the left internal jugular vein. After obtaining informed consent, 48 adult patients were enrolled. Of these, 42 patients were eligible and were divided into two groups: Univent® tube (group U, n=21) and wire enforced endotracheal tube (group C, n=21). The Univent® tube group were having a left thoracotomy. Using horizontal ultrasound scans just above the thyroid gland, the internal jugular vein was visualized and measured before and after Univent® placement. The number of needle passes necessary to cannulate the left internal jugular vein in the two groups was also compared. Univent® tubes were associated with lateral displacement of the right carotid artery and internal jugular vein on the convex side of the Univent® tube, with compression of the right internal jugular vein by the artery, resulting in a kidney-shaped cross-section of the vein. On the left (concave side of the tube), the neck was indented, the sheath of the left carotid artery was displaced medially, and the left internal jugular vein distorted to an ellipse. There was a significant increase in the lateral diameter and a decrease in the cross-sectional area of the left internal jugular vein (t-test, P<0.05). The first attempt at cannulation of the left internal jugular vein failed significantly more often in the Univent® group (13/21 vs 5/21 in group C, Chi-square 6.22, P=0.025). Cannulation of the internal jugular vein before placement of the Univent® tube, or placement with ultrasound guidance is suggested.
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- W Schummer
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Friedrich-Schiller- University, Jena, Germany
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Bae GE, Shin HW, Lim HH, Ju BJ, Jang YK. Predicting the optimal minimal cuff volume of the laryngeal mask airway from physical examination parameters. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2017. [DOI: 10.17085/apm.2017.12.4.381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Go Eun Bae
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Michalek P, Donaldson W, Vobrubova E, Hakl M. Complications Associated with the Use of Supraglottic Airway Devices in Perioperative Medicine. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:746560. [PMID: 26783527 PMCID: PMC4691459 DOI: 10.1155/2015/746560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Supraglottic airway devices are routinely used for airway maintenance in elective surgical procedures where aspiration is not a significant risk and also as rescue devices in difficult airway management. Some devices now have features mitigating risk of aspiration, such as drain tubes or compartments to manage regurgitated content. Despite this, the use of these device may be associated with various complications including aspiration. This review highlights the types and incidence of these complications. They include regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents, compression of vascular structures, trauma, and nerve injury. The incidence of such complications is quite low, but as some carry with them a significant degree of morbidity the need to follow manufacturers' advice is underlined. The incidence of gastric content aspiration associated with the devices is estimated to be as low as 0.02% with perioperative regurgitation being significantly higher but underreported. Other serious, but extremely rare, complications include pharyngeal rupture, pneumomediastinum, mediastinitis, or arytenoid dislocation. Mild short-lasting adverse effects of the devices have significantly higher incidence than serious complications and involve postoperative sore throat, dysphagia, pain on swallowing, or hoarseness. Devices may have deleterious effect on cervical mucosa or vasculature depending on their cuff volume and pressure.
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- Pavel Michalek
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Medicine, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2, 120 21 Prague, Czech Republic
- University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road, Antrim BT41 4RD, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Medicine, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague and General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2, 120 21 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Medicine, St. Anne University Hospital, Pekarska 53, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
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White JMB, Braude DA, Lorenzo G, Hart BL. Radiographic evaluation of carotid artery compression in patients with extraglottic airway devices in place. Acad Emerg Med 2015; 22:636-8. [PMID: 25903385 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Revised: 11/25/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Extraglottic airway devices (EADs) are now commonly placed for airway management of critically ill or injured patients, particularly by emergency medical services providers in the out-of-hospital setting. Recent literature has suggested that EADs may cause decreased cerebral blood flow due to compression of the arteries of the neck by the devices' inflated cuffs. METHODS The authors identified a cohort of 17 patients presumed to be hemodynamically stable with EADs in place who underwent radiographic imaging of the neck. These studies were reviewed by a neuroradiologist to determine if mechanical compression of the carotid arteries was present. RESULTS None of the 17 cases reviewed had radiographically evident mechanical compression of the carotid artery. CONCLUSIONS Until further studies are performed in which cerebral perfusion is evaluated prospectively in both hemodynamically stable and unstable human subjects, there is insufficicent evidence to recommend against the use of extraglottic airways in the emergency setting on the basis of carotid artery compression.
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- Jenna M. B. White
- Department of Emergency Medicine; Section of Emergency Medical Services; Albuquerque NM
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Section of Emergency Medical Services; Albuquerque NM
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Neuroradiology; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque NM
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Neuroradiology; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque NM
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Segal N, Yannopoulos D, Mahoney BD, Frascone RJ, Matsuura T, Cowles CG, McKnite SH, Chase DG. Impairment of carotid artery blood flow by supraglottic airway use in a swine model of cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2012; 83:1025-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2012.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 02/24/2012] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tseng KY, Tsai CJ, Wu SH, Lu DV, Hsu HT, Lu IC, Chu KS. Accuracy of the central landmark for catheterization of the right internal jugular vein after placement of the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 47:118-22. [PMID: 19762301 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-4597(09)60037-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Catheterization of the internal jugular vein (IJV) after placement of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has been reported to be difficult. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the central landmark for catheterization of the right IJV after placement of a ProSeal LMA. METHODS We enrolled 80 patients (30 men and 50 women) who were scheduled to undergo surgery under general anesthesia conveyed by a size 3 ProSeal LMA. A needle pathway based on the central landmark for right IJV catheterization was simulated. Ultrasound images were obtained, which we contrasted with the simulated pathway to evaluate whether the landmark accuracy remained unchanged after placement of the ProSeal LMA. Both frequency of simulated right carotid artery (CA) puncture and overlap between the right IJV and right CA were also investigated. RESULTS The simulated needle pathway ran along the course of the right IJV in 60% (48/80) of subjects, and transected the CA in 31.3% (25/80) of subjects. Both events together occurred in 20% (16/80) of subjects. The central landmark had a medial bias of 6.8 mm (95% confidence interval, 5.3-8.4). In 83.8% (67/80) of subjects, the center of the right IJV was lateral to the central landmark. The possibility of overlap of the right IJV and CA was high after ProSeal LMA placement. CONCLUSION After placement of the ProSeal LMA, the central landmark could not offer a good success rate at the first puncture attempt. When using the central landmark to catheterize the IJV after a ProSeal LMA placement, medial deviation of the central landmark should be considered. Ultrasound guidance may be helpful in difficult cases.
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- Kuang-Yi Tseng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, and Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Francksen H, Renner J, Hanss R, Scholz J, Doerges V, Bein B. A comparison of the i-gel with the LMA-Unique in non-paralysed anaesthetised adult patients. Anaesthesia 2009; 64:1118-24. [PMID: 19735404 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.06017.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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SUMMARY This study assessed two disposable devices; the newly developed supraglottic airway device i-gel and the LMA-Unique in routine clinical practice. Eighty patients (ASA 1-3) undergoing minor routine gynaecologic surgery were randomly allocated to have an i-gel (n = 40) or LMA-Unique (n = 40) inserted. Oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide, tidal volume and peak airway pressure were recorded, as well as time of insertion, airway leak pressure, postoperative sore-throat, dysphonia and dysphagia for each device. Time of insertion was comparable with the i-gel and LMA-Unique. There was no failure in the i-gel group and one failure in the LMA-Unique group. Ventilation and oxygenation were similar between devices. Mean airway pressure was comparable with both devices, whereas airway leak pressure was significantly higher (p < 0.0001) in the i-gel group (mean 29 cmH(2)O, range 24-40) compared with the LMA-Unique group (mean 18 cmH(2)O, range 6-30). Fibreoptic score of the position of the devices was significantly better in the i-gel group. Post-operative sore-throat and dysphagia were comparable with both devices. Both devices appeared to be simple alternatives to secure the airway. Significantly higher airway leak pressure suggests that the i-gel may be advantageous in this respect.
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- H Francksen
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Leonard AD, Allsager CM, Parker JL, Swami A, Thompson JP. Comparison of central venous and external jugular venous pressures during repair of proximal femoral fracture. Br J Anaesth 2008; 101:166-70. [PMID: 18515269 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aen125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND External jugular venous pressure (EJVP) is a close estimate of central venous pressure (CVP) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the supine position, but the effects of spontaneous respiration and posture on this relationship are not known. In this study, we compared CVP with EJVP measurements in 36 patients undergoing repair of proximal femoral fracture breathing spontaneously in the supine or lateral positions. METHODS A standard general anaesthetic was administered with patients breathing spontaneously via a laryngeal mask airway and i.v. fluids administered according to an algorithm guided by CVP measurements. CVP and EJVP catheters were placed on the right side of the neck where possible. RESULTS In the supine position, 185 paired measurements of CVP and EJVP and 79 in the lateral position were recorded by a blinded observer during surgery. In the supine position, the mean difference between CVP and EJVP was -0.3 mm Hg (limits of agreement -2.6 to +1.9 mm Hg, 95% confidence intervals for both upper and lower limits of agreement, respectively, were -2.9 to -2.2 and +1.6 to +2.2 mm Hg). In the lateral position, the mean difference was -1.2 mm Hg (limits of agreement -5.8 to +3.8 mm Hg, 95% confidence intervals -6.8 to -4.5 and +2.7 to +4.9 mm Hg). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that EJVP is an acceptable estimate of CVP in the supine position. Agreement was poor in the lateral position but was stronger for estimates of trend rather than absolute values. This could be explained by the direct effects of posture.
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- A D Leonard
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Clinical Division of Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management, Victoria Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LE15WW, UK.
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We describe a case of hemothorax following central venous catheter (CVC) insertion in an infant. Presumably injury occurred as a result of perforation with the dilator. Strategies to reduce the risk of complications and possible factors influencing the unsatisfactory delay in diagnosis, including the role of 'Fixation Error', are discussed.
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- Mark S Waddington
- Department of Anaesthesia, Princess Margaret Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
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Lenoir RJ. Venous congestion of the neck; its relation to laryngeal mask cuff pressures. Br J Anaesth 2004; 93:476-7. [PMID: 15304422 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeh603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A Comparison of the Laryngeal Mask Airway ProSeal™ and the Laryngeal Tube Airway in Paralyzed Anesthetized Adult Patients Undergoing Pressure-Controlled Ventilation. Anesth Analg 2002. [DOI: 10.1213/00000539-200209000-00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Brimacombe J, Keller C, Brimacombe L. A comparison of the laryngeal mask airway ProSeal and the laryngeal tube airway in paralyzed anesthetized adult patients undergoing pressure-controlled ventilation. Anesth Analg 2002; 95:770-6, table of contents. [PMID: 12198070 DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200209000-00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED We compared the laryngeal mask airway ProSeal (PLMA) and the laryngeal tube airway (LTA), two new extraglottic airway devices, with respect to: 1) insertion success rates and times, 2) efficacy of seal, 3) ventilatory variables during pressure-controlled ventilation, 4) tidal volume in different head/neck positions, and 5) airway interventional requirements. One-hundred-twenty paralyzed anesthetized ASA physical status I and II adult patients were randomly allocated to the PLMA or LTA for airway management. A standardized anesthesia protocol was followed by two anesthesiologists experienced with both devices. The criteria for an effective airway included a minimal expired tidal volume of 6 mL/kg during pressure-controlled ventilation at 17 cm H(2)O with no oropharyngeal leak or gastric insufflation. First attempt success rates at achieving an effective airway were similar (PLMA: 85%; LTA: 87%), but after 3 attempts, success was more frequent for the PLMA (100% versus 92%, P = 0.02). Effective airway time was similar. Oropharyngeal leak pressure was larger for PLMA at 50% maximal recommended cuff volume (29 +/- 7 versus 21 +/- 6 cm H(2)O, P < 0.0001), but was similar at the maximal recommended cuff volume (33 +/- 7 versus 31 +/- 8 cm H(2)O). Tidal volumes (614 +/- 173 versus 456 +/- 207 mL, P < 0.0001) were larger and ETCO(2) (33 +/- 9 versus 40 +/- 11 mm Hg, P = 0.0001) lower for the PLMA. The number of airway interventions was significantly less frequent for the PLMA. Airway obstruction was more common with the LTA. When comparing mean tidal volumes in different head/neck positions, the quality of airway was unchanged in 56 of 60 patients (93%) with the PLMA and 42 of 55 (76%) with the LTA (P = 0.01). The PLMA offers advantages over the LTA in most technical aspects of airway management in paralyzed patients undergoing pressure-controlled ventilation. IMPLICATIONS The laryngeal mask airway ProSeal offers advantages over the laryngeal tube airway in most technical aspects of airway management in paralyzed patients undergoing pressure-controlled ventilation.
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- Joseph Brimacombe
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Cairns Base Hospital, The Esplanade, Cairns 4870, Australia.
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- T Asai
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi City, Osaka 570-8507, Japan; Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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Brimacombe J, Holyoake L, Keller C, Barry J, Mecklem D, Blinco A, Weidmann K. Emergence characteristics and postoperative laryngopharyngeal morbidity with the laryngeal mask airway: a comparison of high versus low initial cuff volume. Anaesthesia 2000; 55:338-43. [PMID: 10781119 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2000.01285.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In this study we tested the hypothesis that the initial cuff volume of the laryngeal mask airway influences emergence characteristics and postoperative laryngopharyngeal morbidity. One hundred and sixty adult patients undergoing minor surgery were randomly assigned for airway management with the laryngeal mask airway with either a fully inflated cuff (LMA-High) or a semi-inflated cuff (LMA-Low). Anaesthesia was with propofol, nitrous oxide, oxygen and isoflurane. Following insertion, the cuff was inflated with either 15 or 30 ml for the size 4 (females) and 20 or 40 ml for the size 5 (males). At the end of surgery, a blinded observer documented the presence or absence of adverse airway events (hypoxia, hypercapnea, coughing, retching, regurgitation/vomiting, airway obstruction, hypoventilation, hiccupping, biting, body movement or shivering) during every 1 min epoch and cardiorespiratory variables (heart rate, mean blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide and respiratory rate) every 5 min until the patient was awake and the laryngeal mask airway removed. Patients were interviewed about pharyngolaryngeal morbidity (sore throat, dysphonia and dysphagia) immediately before leaving the postanaesthesia care unit and 18-24 h following surgery. Analysis by epoch showed more partial airway obstruction in the LMA-High group, but analysis by patient numbers revealed no difference. Heart rate was slightly higher in the LMA-High group upon arrival in the postanaesthesia care unit, but otherwise there were no differences in cardiorespiratory responses. Sore throat and dysphagia were more common in the LMA-High group. We conclude that, in general, emergence characteristics with the laryngeal mask airway are not influenced by the volume of air used to inflate the cuff, but that postoperative sore throat and dysphagia are more likely at high initial cuff volumes.
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- J Brimacombe
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Cairns Base Hospital, Australia
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A Comparison of the Disposable Versus the Reusable Laryngeal Mask Airway in Paralyzed Adult Patients. Anesth Analg 1998. [DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199810000-00033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Brimacombe J, Keller C, Morris R, Mecklem D. A comparison of the disposable versus the reusable laryngeal mask airway in paralyzed adult patients. Anesth Analg 1998; 87:921-4. [PMID: 9768795 DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199810000-00033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED A disposable (polyvinyl chloride) laryngeal mask airway (LMA) with dimensions identical to, but physical properties different from (stiffer tube/thicker cuff), the reusable (silicone) LMA has recently become available. We performed a randomized, cross-over study of 60 paralyzed, anesthetized patients to test the hypothesis that the use of these devices was different in terms of ease of insertion, airway sealing pressure, fiberoptic position, and changes in intracuff pressure during N2O anesthesia. We also tested the hypothesis that the airway sealing pressure of the LMA is suboptimal if the cuff is inflated to a high intracuff pressure. Both the devices were inserted into each patient in random order, and their performance was assessed at two intracuff pressures (60 and 180 cm H2O) by a blind observer. Subsequently, intracuff pressures were measured during N2O anesthesia for the second device. Ease of insertion was similar: there was no difference in first attempt success rates (97% vs 98%) and insertion times (15 vs 13 s) for the disposable and reusable LMA, respectively. There were no differences in airway sealing pressure or fiberoptic position. Airway sealing pressure was significantly higher at 60 cm H2O intracuff pressure compared with the airway sealing pressure at 180 cm H2O for both devices (P < 0.02). During N2O anesthesia, the intracuff pressure remained stable for the disposable LMA but increased significantly for the reusable LMA. We conclude that the disposable and reusable LMAs perform similarly in paralyzed adult patients, but that the disposable LMA has more stable intracuff pressures during N2O anesthesia. Inflation of the LMA to high intracuff pressures produces a suboptimal seal. IMPLICATIONS This randomized, single-blind, within-patient study of 60 adult patients shows that the disposable (polyvinyl chloride) and reusable (silicone) laryngeal mask airways perform similarly, but that the disposable laryngeal mask airway has more stable intracuff pressures during N2O anesthesia. Inflation of either device to high intracuff pressures produces a suboptimal seal.
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- J Brimacombe
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Cairns Base Hospital, Australia. 100236,
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Berry AM, Brimacombe JR, McManus KF, Goldblatt M. An evaluation of the factors influencing selection of the optimal size of laryngeal mask airway in normal adults. Anaesthesia 1998; 53:565-70. [PMID: 9709143 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.1998.00403.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The purpose of this randomised single blinded study was to determine the optimal size of laryngeal mask airway in the normal adult population, to test the validity of the current selection criteria and to determine if any externally measured anatomical variable correlated with optimal size. In each of 30 apnoeic anaesthetised adults weighting less than 100 kg, size 3, 4 and 5 laryngeal mask airways were inserted in random order by a skilled user and the cuff inflated to a standard pressure (60 cm H2O). Optimal size was based on four criteria in order of priority: number of attempts at placement, oropharyngeal leak pressure, fiberoptic score and percentage of vocal cords seen. The size 5 laryngeal mask airway was optimal in 19/30 and the size 4 in 11/30. In no patient was the size 3 the optimal fit. Oropharyngeal leak pressure was significantly higher for each progressively large size and the fiberoptic view was significantly better for the size 4 and size 5. There was no significant predictive value in any externally measured anatomical variable, but height was the most useful. The best current selection strategy was to choose a size 5 for males and size 4 for females. Potentially useful new strategies may be to use the size 5 in all adults, or a size 5 > or = 165 cm in height and size 4 for < 165 cm. We conclude that predicting the optimal size of laryngeal mask airway for individual adult patients is complex. The best size selection strategies involve use of the size 4 and 5 laryngeal mask airways in adults.
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- A M Berry
- Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia
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Colbert SA, O'Hanlon DM, Flanagan F, Page R, Moriarty DC. The laryngeal mask airway reduces blood flow in the common carotid artery bulb. Can J Anaesth 1998; 45:23-7. [PMID: 9466022 DOI: 10.1007/bf03011987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The introduction of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has had a major impact on anaesthetic practice in the last ten years. Previous authors have demonstrated pressures equivalent to mean arterial blood pressure within the cuff of the LMA. This study examined the effects of cuff inflation on the cross sectional area, flow and velocity of blood flow at the level of the carotid sinus. METHODS Seventeen patients scheduled to have LMAs inserted as part of routine anaesthetic management were recruited into the study. Measurements of the common carotid artery bulb area, peak velocity and blood flow were performed upon LMA cuff inflation and deflation using a 5 MHz pulse wave Doppler probe. RESULTS Deflation of the cuff resulted in an increase in the cross sectional area (from 0.58 +/- 0.05 to 0.64 +/- 0.04 cm2; P < 0.005), an increase in blood flow (from 65.6 +/- 5.6 to 73.9 +/- 5.6 cm3.sec-1; P < 0.05) and a slight but non significant increase in velocity of blood flow. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that inflation of the cuff on the LMA results in a decrease in carotid bulb cross sectional area which results in a decrease in blood flow.
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- S A Colbert
- Department of Anaesthesia, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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