Unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector: a case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 606-609, 2019.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-786237
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The laryngeal mask airway (LMAⓇ) Protector™ (Teleflex Medical Co., Ireland) is the latest innovation in the second generation of LMA devices. One distinguishing feature of this device is its integrated, color-coded cuff pressure indicator (Cuff ™ technology) which enables continuous cuff pressure monitoring and allows adjustments when necessary; this ensures patient safety due to better monitoring.CASE We report a case of postoperative unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after uncomplicated use of the LMA Protector. To the best of our knowledge, this could be the second reported case.CONCLUSIONS:
This case demonstrates that anesthetists need to routinely measure cuff pressure and that the Cuff Pilot™ technology is not a panacea for potential cranial nerve injury after airway manipulation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Laryngeal Masks
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Cranial Nerve Injuries
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Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases
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Patient Safety
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Hypoglossal Nerve
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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