Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion by Anesthetists and Nonanesthetists Wearing Unconventional Protective Gear

Abstract

Anesthesia residents insert laryngeal mask airways at a similar speed when wearing surgical attire or limiting antichemical protective gear and two to three times faster than surgical residents or novices wearing either outfit. Novices initially perform at the level of surgical residents, but their learning curve was quick under both conditions.