Open AccessPaediatric airway obstruction induced by separation of laryngeal mask airway components
Author(s) -
Evans Lucy,
Hussey Joseph
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
anaesthesia cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2396-8397
DOI - 10.21466/ac.paoibso.2014
Subject(s) - laryngeal mask airway , medicine , airway , airway obstruction , cuff , mascara , breathing , surgery , airway management , anesthesia , laryngeal masks
Summary We describe a case of airway obstruction secondary to the cuff of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) becoming separated from the breathing tube whilst in situ in a fit and healthy 1‐yr‐old child. The incident occurred midway through an elective hypospadias repair. Recognition and management of the problem was timely such that the operation was safely completed. The child was woken up postoperatively and discharged home without injury.