Laryngeal Mask Anesthesia

Provides a summary of knowledge about laryngeal masks and other extraglottic airway devices. This book serves both as a review of the literature and a practical guide for the personnel involved in anesthesia, resuscitation and intensive care. It is useful for researchers in the field of extraglottic airway management.

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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.