Question

Describe a Laryngeal Mask and Meconium:

a. Laryngeal mask exacerbates meconium aspiration
b. Meconium has no impact on Laryngeal mask use
c. Laryngeal mask provides protection against meconium aspiration
d. Meconium dissolves Laryngeal mask material

Answer 1

A laryngeal mask does not exacerbate meconium aspiration but provides protection against it by helping to clear the airways and facilitate breathing.

Step-by-step explanation:

Meconium aspiration is a condition that occurs when a newborn inhales meconium (the first stool) into their airways. This can lead to complications such as respiratory distress, alveolar collapse, and pulmonary inflammation. Meconium aspirators, such as laryngeal masks, do not exacerbate meconium aspiration but instead provide protection against it by helping to clear the airways and facilitate breathing. The laryngeal mask creates a seal around the larynx, preventing the meconium from entering the lungs and causing further harm.