Single-tube, double-tube, reinforced: How different laryngeal masks demonstrate their unique capabilities-
Single-tube, double-tube, reinforced: How different laryngeal masks demonstrate their unique capabilities
2025-12-12
The choice of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) type requires a comprehensive consideration of factors such as surgical duration, patient positioning, and airway risk. Single-tube LMAs are preferred for short surgeries to quickly establish an airway; double-tube LMAs are preferred for longer surgeries or surgeries with a high risk of regurgitation to improve safety; and reinforced LMAs are preferred for head and neck surgeries or surgeries involving complex positioning to ensure ventilation stability. While new LMAs are constantly being optimized in terms of materials and structure with technological advancements, the basic design principles of single-tube, double-tube, and reinforced LMAs remain the core logic for precise application.