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Flow-Volume Loop: A Tool for Evaluating the Position of the Laryngeal Mask Airway Intraoperatively

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The flow-volume loop (FVL) is a valuable yet often underutilized tool for assessing the placement of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) during surgery. It provides real-time graphical data on airway patency and ventilation. These cases examine the role of FVL in identifying LMA misplacement. Abnormal patterns, such as truncated expiratory curves and reduced peak flows, can indicate partial obstructions that might otherwise go unnoticed. By monitoring FVL, clinicians can quickly detect and correct misalignment, thereby enhancing patient safety and ventilator effectiveness during surgical procedures.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73652

Authors: Maria Zozefin Nikolopoulou, Stamatios Katsimperis, Dionisia Nikolaki, Maria Kokolaki

Institutions: Sismanoglio General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404362312