Influence of head and neck position on performance of the Ambu ® AuraGainTM laryngeal mask: a randomised crossover study.

CONCLUSIONS: Head and neck positions affect the oropharyngeal seal of the AuraGainTM, as evidenced by the oropharyngeal leak pressure, but not enough to impede positive-pressure ventilation. Neck flexion can be used when a better oropharyngeal seal is needed, and neck extension and right rotation of the head and neck may facilitate endotracheal intubation using the AuraGainTM as a conduit. PMID: 29589419 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Minerva Anestesiol Source Type: research