We report the successful use of the ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway for airway rescue in a 41-year-old septic patient who could be neither intubated nor facemask ventilated. In principle, the ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway offers advantages over the Classic LMA in this situation.
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