Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Oct 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial[The use of the laryngeal mask airway and the cuffed oropharyngeal airway during percutaneous tracheostomy].
The aim of our study is to compare the safety and efficiency of the use of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and the cuffed oropharyngeal airway (COPA) with the use of endotracheal tube (ETT) for maintain patent airway during percutaneous tracheostomy (PCT). ⋯ In our study, LMA and COPA were inserted easily during PCT with high success rates, but airway manipulations were higher in the COPA group. In our opinion, supra/infraglottic airway devices to maintain patent airway during PCT should be chosen according to patient's status and physician's experience.