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A modification of the Yodfat laryngeal mask airway insertion technique. 2002

Richard A Jaffe, and John G Brock-Utne

Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

We present here a case of a common problem for the anesthesiologist, i.e., difficulty in placing a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA). One solution is the use of the Yodfat technique to facilitate placement of the LMA.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000776	Anesthesiology	A specialty concerned with the study of anesthetics and anesthesia.
D017214	Laryngeal Masks	A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or esophagus. It is used in place of a facemask in routine anesthesia. The advantages over standard mask anesthesia are better airway control, minimal anesthetic gas leakage, a secure airway during patient transport to the recovery area, and minimal postoperative problems.	Laryngeal Mask Airway,Airway, Laryngeal Mask,Airways, Laryngeal Mask,Laryngeal Mask,Laryngeal Mask Airways,Mask, Laryngeal,Masks, Laryngeal