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[A simple bite protector for the laryngeal mask]. 1994

G Sachs, and J Baum

Abteilung für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth-Stift, Damme.

A new simple gag is presented securing the width of the tube of the laryngeal mask. The device is a 45 degrees-angled, u-shaped, synthetic-coated aluminium rod. This gag, while being additionally an aid to ensure the proper position of the laryngeal mask, is easy to handle and can be re-used after disinfection. Due to its rounded shape and the soft synthetic coating, accidental damage of the teeth seems to be nearly impossible.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009064	Mouth Protectors	Devices or pieces of equipment placed in or around the mouth or attached to instruments to protect the external or internal tissues of the mouth and the teeth.	Mouth Guards,Mouthpieces, Protective,Mouth Pieces, Protective,Guard, Mouth,Guards, Mouth,Mouth Guard,Mouth Piece, Protective,Mouth Protector,Mouthpiece, Protective,Piece, Protective Mouth,Pieces, Protective Mouth,Protective Mouth Piece,Protective Mouth Pieces,Protective Mouthpiece,Protective Mouthpieces,Protector, Mouth,Protectors, Mouth
D004867	Equipment Design	Methods and patterns of fabricating machines and related hardware.	Design, Equipment,Device Design,Medical Device Design,Design, Medical Device,Designs, Medical Device,Device Design, Medical,Device Designs, Medical,Medical Device Designs,Design, Device,Designs, Device,Designs, Equipment,Device Designs,Equipment Designs
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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
D018677	Tooth Injuries	Traumatic or other damage to teeth including fractures (TOOTH FRACTURES) or displacements (TOOTH LUXATION).	Injuries, Teeth,Injuries, Tooth,Teeth Injuries,Injury, Teeth,Injury, Tooth,Teeth Injury,Tooth Injury