LMA and Intubating LMA (LMA-Fastrach) have been widely used by anesthesiologists in operation theaters and have achieved great success. Its use in the emergency department and pre-hospital setting by EMS has recently been proven to be very successful. It is also a very useful tool in providing a quick airway in case of failed intubation and failed ventilation situations. In this article, some of its use in emergency departments and pre-hospital setting are discussed.
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