Laryngeal Mask Airway

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alternativeTo endotracheal tube
gptkbp:can_be_sterilized_by autoclaving
gptkbp:canBe adults
children
resuscitation
short surgical procedures
difficult airway management
gptkbp:complication sore throat
aspiration
airway trauma
gptkbp:contraindication full stomach
high risk of aspiration
obstructive airway pathology
gptkbp:enables positive pressure ventilation
spontaneous breathing
gptkbp:has_size_range 1 to 5
gptkbp:hasComponent gptkb:mask
tube
connector
cuff
gptkbp:hasType reusable
disposable
gptkbp:hasVariant gptkb:Classic_LMA
gptkb:Fastrach_LMA
gptkb:Flexible_LMA
gptkb:ProSeal_LMA
gptkb:Supreme_LMA
gptkb:i-gel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Laryngeal Mask Airway
gptkbp:insertedBy gptkb:hospital
anesthesiologist
emergency physician
gptkbp:insertion pharynx
gptkbp:introduced 1980s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Archie_Brain
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Ambu
gptkb:Teleflex
gptkb:Intersurgical
gptkbp:material silicone
PVC
gptkbp:provides airway patency
gptkbp:size_depends_on patient weight
gptkbp:used_in emergency medicine
operating room
anesthesia
pre-hospital care
gptkbp:usedFor airway management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LMA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7