Question

2. Which of the following would be suggested by the ASA practice guidelines for management of the difficult airway to establish ventilation if mask ventilation and intubation attempts have failed?

A. Retrograde wire intubation
B. Flexible fiberoptic intubation
C. Laryngeal mask airway
D. Blind nasal intubation

Answer 1

The recommended option according to the ASA guidelines is Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to establish ventilation if mask ventilation and intubation attempts have failed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ASA practice guidelines for management of the difficult airway recommend the use of a Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to establish ventilation if mask ventilation and intubation attempts have failed.

LMA is a device that is inserted into the patient's mouth and positioned over the larynx to create an airtight seal and allow ventilation. It is considered a less invasive and quicker method than other options such as retrograde wire intubation, flexible fiberoptic intubation, or blind nasal intubation.

LMA can be used as a temporary measure until a definitive airway is established, or in situations where intubation is difficult or not possible.