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We describe a new laryngeal mask airway (LMA) that incorporates a second tube placed lateral to the airway tube and ending at the tip of the mask. The second tube is intended to separate the alimentary and respiratory tracts. It should permit access to or escape of fluids from the stomach and reduce the risks of gastric insufflation and pulmonary aspiration. It can also determine the correct positioning...
This case illustrates that a new prototype laryngeal mask with high seal pressures can be placed in the awake patient with minimal cardiorespiratory changes and that it facilitates passage of a nasogastric tube.
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