Pulmonary Airway Resistance with the Endotracheal Tube versus Laryngeal Mask Airway in Paralyzed Anesthetized Adult Patients

Abstract

The laryngeal mask airway triggers less bronchoconstriction than does the endotracheal tube in paralyzed anesthetized adult patients. This may have implications for maintaining intraoperative pulmonary function and reducing the risk for atelectasis and pulmonary infection.