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Time to consider supraglottic airway device oropharyngeal leak pressure measurement more objectively

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Chandra Kumar

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Abstract

© 2020 The Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Foundation. Published by John Wiley & Sons LtdOropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) is considered a measure of successful placement, adequate performance and is a useful comparator between supraglottic airway devices (SADs). OLP measurement is based on the premise that the SAD is sited properly in the hypopharynx after blind placements, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Several limitations and controversies surround OLP. This editorial addresses the uses and pitfalls of OLP, the rationale for and methods of ascertaining OLP, the pros and cons of OLP measurement and newer modalities to improve its accuracy.

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Author(s): Kumar CM, Van Zundert TC, Seet E, Van Zundert AA

Publication type: Editorial

Publication status: Published

Journal: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

Year: 2021

Volume: 65

Issue: 2

Pages: 142-145

Print publication date: 11/01/2021

Online publication date: 03/11/2020

Acceptance date: 22/10/2020

ISSN (print): 0001-5172

ISSN (electronic): 1399-6576

Publisher: Blackwell Munksgaard

URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/aas.13727

DOI: 10.1111/aas.13727

PubMed id: 33141956

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