Usage of ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway with Low Cuff Pressure.

Abstract

In the present article, we want to share our experience with usage of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (LMA) with 45 cm H2O cuff pressure in twelve adult patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery under general anaesthesia. Laryngeal mask airway and developed models has been used as an alternative to endotracheal tube for many years in anaesthesia practice. Several studies indicated that LMA devices, including LMA ProSeal, caused lower haemodynamic responses during intubation and lower postoperative side effects compared to endotracheal tubes (1). Many studies indicate that reduction and monitorization of LMA intracuff pressure may lower the incidence of postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications (2). We used Proseal LMA (Number 5) with lower cuff pressure (45 cm H2O) than recommended (60 cm H2O) for twelve male adult patients. Patient characteristics are specified in the Table.