Another case of use of the ProSeal TM laryngeal mask airway in a difficult obstetric airway

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  • SVS. J. Vaida
    S. J. Vaida
  • LGL. A. Gaitini
    L. A. Gaitini
  • TCT. M. Cook
    T. M. Cook
  • RAR. Awan
    R. Awan
  • JNJ. P. Nolan
    J. P. Nolan
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Abstract
Editor—We read with interest the case report by Awan and colleagues,1 describing successful use of the ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) after failed tracheal intubation in a parturient undergoing Caesarean section. After securing the airway with the PLMA, the authors removed it and tried again to perform tracheal intubation. We think that the PLMA can be left in place and used as a definitive airway after failed intubation in Caesarean section. We report another case where the PLMA was used as an alternative to intubation and as a definitive airway throughout elective Caesarean section after failed tracheal intubation.

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