Author Question: The maximum laryngeal mask airway cuff pressure is ____ cm H2O. a. 15 c. 45 b. 30 d. ... (Read 22 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The maximum laryngeal mask airway cuff pressure is ____ cm H2O.

a. 15 c. 45
b. 30 d. 60

Question 2

The airway of choice for an obese patient with a known difficult airway is a:

a. Guedel airway. c. laryngeal mask air-way.
b. Berman airway. d. nasopharyngeal airway.

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The laryngeal mask airway is designed to form a low-pressure seal in the laryngeal inlet by means of an inflated cuff. The cuff pressures should not exceed 60 cm H2O.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The laryngeal mask airway is of particular benefit in patients with a known or anticipated diffi-cult airway.