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RRMR

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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.


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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