Utilisation pratique du masque laryngé

Laryngeal masks are commonly used for airway management during anesthesia. New devices are launched on the market but their use should be followed by clinical evaluation to improve practices to the benefit of patients. New device requires the integration of standards of good practices, manufacturer's recommendations and practical training. The choice of the appropriate device according to the patient, the type of anesthesia, the surgical procedure and the expertise of the practitioner, aims to decrease the risk of hypoxemia and to reduce the occurrence of serious complications such as aspiration of gastric contents.