Publications by authors named "Yong Jin Yuan"
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of the Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway (SLMA) versus endotracheal intubation (ETT) for airway management during elective cesarean sections, focusing on insertion success and other clinical outcomes.
- Results showed that the first-attempt success rates were similar for both airway devices, while SLMA demonstrated a significantly quicker time to effective ventilation compared to ETT.
- The findings suggest that SLMA could be a viable alternative for low-risk obstetric patients, with comparable safety and performance to standard intubation techniques.
Background: The Supreme™ laryngeal mask airway (SLMA) is a single-use LMA with double lumen design that allows separation of the respiratory and the alimentary tract, hence potentially reducing the gastric volume and risk of aspiration. The purpose of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the the role of the SLMA as an airway technique for women undergoing category 2 and 3 Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia.
Methods: We recruited 584 parturients who underwent category 2 or 3 Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, in which 193 parturients underwent category 2 and 391 parturients underwent category 3 Cesarean delivery.