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The laryngeal mask airway: potential applications in neonates

¹ Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
² Department of Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology, E Meneghetti Section of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Padua

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Dr Trevisanuto
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 3, 35158 Padova, Italy; trevo{at}pediatria.unipd.it

ABSTRACT
The laryngeal mask airway is a safe and reliable airway management device. This review describes the insertion techniques, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of the laryngeal mask airway in neonates.

Abbreviations: LMA, laryngeal mask airway; PPV, positive pressure ventilation

Keywords: laryngeal mask airway; resuscitation; ventilation

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