Effectiveness of intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA Fastrach) used by nurses during out of hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation.

I Busch, D Claes, S Thomsin, J-L Stefanini, V Fraipont, S Degesves, M Vergnion

Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica · 2009-01-01 · Observational study

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: ILMA Fastrach is a recognized alternative to classic laryngoscopic intubation. In this study, we evaluated the success rate of intubation with Fastrach, used by emergency nurses who have no experience of field intubation. METHODS: Twelve untrained nurses used Fastrach during 71 out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs). Each step time of resuscitation was recorded. RESULTS: Fastrach effective ventilation was obtained in 97%. Rate of successful intubation was 86%. CONCLUSIONS: ILMA Fastrach is a good alternative to classical laryngoscopic intubation by untrained nurses, even in difficult conditions such as OHCAs.

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Time intervals · Ambulance & prehospital nurses · Endotracheal intubation · Supraglottic airway

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